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Bronner Name Meaning

German (also Brönner): variant of Brunner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Branner, Broner, Brooner, Brenner, Bruner, Rinner, Benner, Bronder

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Where is the Bronner family from?

You can see how Bronner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bronner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Bronner families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Bronner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bronner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronner. 21% of Bronner men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Bronner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronner were Farm Laborer and Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bronner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bronner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bronner. For the veterans among your Bronner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bronner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bronner in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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