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Bronden Family History

Bronden 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: Branden, Brenden, Broaden, Broden, Brogden, Bronder, Bowden, Brandon

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Where is the Bronden family from?

You can see how Bronden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bronden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bronden family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bronden's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bronden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bronden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronden 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bronden. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bronden. For the veterans among your Bronden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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