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Brovner Family History

Brovner 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: Broner, Rovner, Brooner, Browner, Bronner, Rover, Bodner, Kroner

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Where is the Brovner family from?

You can see how Brovner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brovner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brovner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brovner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brovner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brovner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brovner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Brovner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brovner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brovner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brovner. For the veterans among your Brovner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brovner lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Brovner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brovner in 2002 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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