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Bronau Family History

Bronau Name 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: Gronau, Bonar, Bronte, Brau, Brogna, Brons, Bona, Broman, Broas

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Where is the Bronau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronau 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 Bronau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bronau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Bronau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bronau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bronau. For the veterans among your Bronau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronau lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Bronau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bronau in 1989 was 56, and 90 in 1998.

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