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Broun Family History

Broun Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Brown. Jewish: variant of Braun.

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


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Where is the Broun family from?

You can see how Broun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Broun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Broun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 87 Broun families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Broun's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Broun families in 1891.
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What did your Broun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Broun. 56% of Broun men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Broun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Broun were Unemployed and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Unemployed
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Broun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Broun. For the veterans among your Broun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Broun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Broun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Broun in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Broun 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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