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Browdie Family History

Browdie 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: Brodie, Broadie, Boddie, Bowie, Brodin, Bowdle, Rodie, Browdy

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Where is the Browdie family from?

You can see how Browdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browdie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Browdie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Browdie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Browdie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Browdie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browdie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Browdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browdie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Browdie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Browdie. For the veterans among your Browdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browdie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1991, in the United States, Browdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Browdie in 1958 was 59, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browdie 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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