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Bronislaw Family History

Bronislaw Surname 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: Stanislaw, Bronstad, Bonilla, Robishaw, Brislin, Renshaw, Cronister

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Where is the Bronislaw family from?

You can see how Bronislaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronislaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bronislaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bronislaw families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bronislaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bronislaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronislaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bronislaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bronislaw. 34% of Bronislaw men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Bronislaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Bronislaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronislaw 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Bronislaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Bronislaw. For the veterans among your Bronislaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronislaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Bronislaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bronislaw in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bronislaw 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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