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Bronks Family History

Bronks 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: Brocks, Brooks, Brons, Bronk, Brinks, Brock, Banks, Brook, Brink

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Where is the Bronks family from?

You can see how Bronks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bronks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Bronks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bronks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bronks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronks 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 Bronks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Printer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bronks. 34% of Bronks men worked as a Master Printer and 78% of Bronks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronks were Upholsterer and Tailoress.

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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 1939

  • Master Printer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Upholsterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Tailoress
    23%

What Bronks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Bronks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronks 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Bronks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bronks. For the veterans among your Bronks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronks lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Bronks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bronks in 1972 was 78, and 85 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bronks 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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