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Browm Family History

Browm 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: Brown, Brow, Broom, Brom, Bromm, Browe, Croom, Brock, Bow, Bohm

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Where is the Browm family from?

You can see how Browm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Browm family living in Lancashire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Browm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Browm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Browm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browm. 100% of Browm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Browm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browm 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Browm. 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 499 military records available for the last name Browm. For the veterans among your Browm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browm lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Browm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Browm in 1959 was 46, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Browm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browm 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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