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Brownson Family History

Brownson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brunson.

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


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Where is the Brownson family from?

You can see how Brownson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Brownson families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Brownson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brownson families in 1891.
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What did your Brownson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownson. 20% of Brownson men worked as a Solicitor and 91% of Brownson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brownson were Student and Cook.

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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

  • Solicitor
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    20%
  • Student
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brownson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brownson. For the veterans among your Brownson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Brownson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brownson in 1961 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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