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Bronsema Family History

Bronsema 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: Bronkema, Bonnema, Rosema, Roseman, Brouse, Bronte, Bonasera

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Where is the Bronsema family from?

You can see how Bronsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronsema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bronsema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bronsema families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bronsema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bronsema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronsema 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 Bronsema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronsema. 58% of Bronsema men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bronsema women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bronsema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Bronsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronsema 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bronsema. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bronsema. For the veterans among your Bronsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronsema lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Bronsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bronsema in 1953 was 49, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bronsema 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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