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Browining Family History

Browining 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: Browning, Brining, Breining, Ronning, Breiding, Twining, Froning

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Where is the Browining family from?

You can see how Browining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browining family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Browining families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Browining families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Browining's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Browining families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Browining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browining 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Browining. 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 25 military records available for the last name Browining. For the veterans among your Browining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browining lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Browining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Browining in 1986 was 77, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browining 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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