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Bronn Family History

Bronn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brown, Brann, Brons, Brenn, Brunn, Bronk, Broun, Bonn, Cronn, Brinn

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Where is the Bronn family from?

You can see how Bronn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bronn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Bronn families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bronn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bronn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronn. 25% of Bronn men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Bronn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronn were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Bronn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bronn. 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 Bronn. For the veterans among your Bronn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bronn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bronn in 1962 was 76, and 52 in 2003.

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