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Brons Family History

Brons Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Bronno a variant of Bruno + genitive -s.

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


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Where is the Brons family from?

You can see how Brons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Brons families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brons families in 1891.
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What did your Brons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brons. 100% of Brons men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Brons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Dressmaker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brons 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brons. 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 633 military records available for the last name Brons. For the veterans among your Brons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brons lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Brons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Brons in 1957 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brons 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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