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Brawnston Family History

Brawnston 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: Branson, Branton, Cranston, Bronston, Brownson, Brandon, Beaston

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Where is the Brawnston family from?

You can see how Brawnston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawnston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brawnston family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawnston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Brawnston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Brawnston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawnston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brawnston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brawnston. For the veterans among your Brawnston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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