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Brownrigg Family History

Brownrigg Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Brownrigg in Cumbria from Old English brūn ‘brown’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.

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


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Where is the Brownrigg family from?

You can see how Brownrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownrigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownrigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Brownrigg families living in Cumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Brownrigg's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Brownrigg families in 1891.
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What did your Brownrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownrigg. 54% of Brownrigg men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Brownrigg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brownrigg were Tram Conductor 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Butcher Shop Manager
    14%
  • Tram Conductor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brownrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownrigg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Brownrigg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownrigg. For the veterans among your Brownrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownrigg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Brownrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brownrigg in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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