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Brounson Family History

Brounson 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: Brunson, Brownson, Bronson, Tronson, Branson, Brunton, Aronson

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Where is the Brounson family from?

You can see how Brounson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brounson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brounson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Brounson families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Brounson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brounson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brounson 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 Brounson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brounson. 56% of Brounson men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Brounson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Brounson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brounson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brounson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Brounson. For the veterans among your Brounson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brounson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Brounson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brounson in 1971 was 72, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brounson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brounson 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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