Broner Family History

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Broner Name Meaning

Dutch and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived by a well (see Brunner). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brauner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Broder, Kroner, Bruner, Broer, Gruner, Brooner, Brooker, Bronk

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Broner Family Origin

Where is the Broner family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Broner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broner families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Broner families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Broner's in the USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Broner families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Broner Family Occupations

    What did your Broner ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Broner occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Broner's were Farmers. Farmer, Barber and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Broner. A less common occupation for the Broner family was Cartman.

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    • Farmer

      36%

    • Barber

      8%

    • Carpenter

      4%

    • Cartman

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Broner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Broner Historical Records

    What Broner family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Broner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Broner. 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 Card

    There are 523 military records available for the last name Broner. For the veterans among your Broner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Broner Life Expectancy

    What is the average Broner lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Broner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Broner in 1956 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broner

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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