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Bronstein Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Braunstein .

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


Similar surnames: Brownstein, Orenstein, Borenstein, Burnstein, Ornstein, Bronston

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Where is the Bronstein family from?

You can see how Bronstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bronstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bronstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Bronstein families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bronstein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bronstein families in 1911.
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What did your Bronstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bronstein. 21% of Bronstein men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Bronstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bronstein were Manager and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bronstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bronstein 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bronstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bronstein. For the veterans among your Bronstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bronstein lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bronstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bronstein in 1950 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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