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Bronston Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Bronstein (see Braunstein ).

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


Similar surnames: Aronson, Bernson, Bronstein, Royston, Bronfman, Aronstein, Broxton

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Where is the Bronston family from?

You can see how Bronston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bronston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bronston families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bronston's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bronston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bronston. 100% of Bronston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bronston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronston 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Bronston. 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 427 military records available for the last name Bronston. For the veterans among your Bronston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bronston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bronston in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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