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Bronx Family History

Bronx 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: Brons, Bronk, Brox, Brong, Rong, Baron, Brand, Brock, Bond, Brown

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Where is the Bronx family from?

You can see how Bronx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronx family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bronx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bronx families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bronx's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bronx families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronx surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bronx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronx 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bronx. 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 484 military records available for the last name Bronx. For the veterans among your Bronx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronx lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Bronx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bronx in 1986 was 86, and 66 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bronx 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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