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Bronaugh Family History

Bronaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Bruneau. This surname is also common among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bronaugh family from?

You can see how Bronaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bronaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bronaugh families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bronaugh's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bronaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronaugh 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 Bronaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronaugh. 28% of Bronaugh men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Bronaugh women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronaugh were Farm Labor and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bronaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronaugh 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bronaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bronaugh. For the veterans among your Bronaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bronaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bronaugh in 1958 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bronaugh 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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