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Brong Family History

Brong Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Bronk.

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


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Where is the Brong family from?

You can see how Brong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brong families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brong's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Brong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brong 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 Brong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brong. 31% of Brong men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Brong women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brong were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brong 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Brong. 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 714 military records available for the last name Brong. For the veterans among your Brong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brong lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Brong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brong in 1959 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brong 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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