Bronte family name history and map

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Bronte in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 14 people named Bronte in Ireland: 9 men and 5 women.

Counties with Bronte in Ireland

Most Brontes were found in Down (12), with smaller numbers in Dublin (2).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Bronte average age in 1911

The average Bronte in 1911 was 27.2 years old, though with only 14 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Bronte literacy in 1911

Of the Brontes whose literacy was recorded, 92.9% could both read and write, 7.1% could read but not write, and 0% could do neither.

Bronte common first names

Among the Brontes were men named James, James G C, Robert James, Robert Matthew and Thomas and women named Emily, Janie, Mary Jane, Maryann and Sarah J.

Bronte occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Brontes. Among them were 6 at school, 2 recorded as farmer, 1 recorded as farm labourer, 1 recorded as medical / nursing and 1 recorded as shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer.

What religion is Bronte?

Brontes were predominantly Anglican (71.4%). The remainder were mostly Presbyterian (28.6%).

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Bronte statistics (1911)

Number: 14
Rank: 11,695
Average Age: 27

Brontein the USA (2020)

Number: 141
Rank: 127,013

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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