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Bronder Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Brander or Bronner .

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


Similar surnames: Brender, Broner, Bonder, Broder, Blonder, Brander, Bronner, Browder

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Where is the Bronder family from?

You can see how Bronder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bronder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bronder families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bronder's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bronder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bronder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bronder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronder. 31% of Bronder men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Bronder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronder were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bronder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronder 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Bronder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 577 military records available for the last name Bronder. For the veterans among your Bronder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronder lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bronder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bronder in 1953 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

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