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Brones Family History

Brones 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: Brines, Brenes, Brons, Rones, Broner, Bones, Briones, Krones, Barnes

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Where is the Brones family from?

You can see how Brones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brones family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brones families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Brones families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brones's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brones families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brones 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 Brones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brones. 47% of Brones men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Brones women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brones were Farming And Trucker Busoress and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    45%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Farming And Trucker Busoress
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    55%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brones 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Brones. 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 100 military records available for the last name Brones. For the veterans among your Brones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brones lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Brones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brones in 1957 was 51, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brones 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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