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Browell Family History

Browell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the many places called (Le) Breuil Brueil Bruille Breux or Briot in Normandy.

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


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Where is the Browell family from?

You can see how Browell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 192 Browell families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Browell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Browell families in 1891.
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What did your Browell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Browell. 23% of Browell men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Browell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browell were Window Cleaner and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Industrial Insurance Age
    12%
  • Plater Aircraft
    12%
  • Window Cleaner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Browell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browell 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Browell. 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 781 military records available for the last name Browell. For the veterans among your Browell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Browell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Browell in 1950 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browell 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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