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Brondon Family History

Brondon 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: Brandon, Rondon, Brogdon, Bronson, London, Tronson, Branson, Brinton

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Where is the Brondon family from?

You can see how Brondon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brondon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brondon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Brondon families living in Northumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brondon's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brondon families in 1891.
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What did your Brondon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brondon. 39% of Brondon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Brondon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brondon were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Painter
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brondon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brondon 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Brondon. 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 70 military records available for the last name Brondon. For the veterans among your Brondon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brondon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1992, in the United States, Brondon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brondon in 1961 was 63, and 92 in 1992.

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