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Brnson Family History

Brnson 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: Benson, Branson, Brunson, Bryson, Bernson, Arnson, Brinson, Bonson

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Where is the Brnson family from?

You can see how Brnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brnson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Brnson family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Brnson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Brnson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Brnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brnson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Brnson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brnson. For the veterans among your Brnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brnson lifespan?

Average Brnson life expectancy in 1974 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brnson 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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