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Broenner Family History

Broenner Surname 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: Brenner, Bronner, Bonner, Boenker, Benner, Trenner, Roegner, Boehner

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Where is the Broenner family from?

You can see how Broenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broenner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Broenner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Broenner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Broenner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Broenner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Broenner 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 Broenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Broenner. 100% of Broenner men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Broenner women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Broenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Broenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Broenner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Broenner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Broenner. For the veterans among your Broenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broenner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Broenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Broenner in 1971 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Broenner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broenner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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