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Browes Family History

Browes Surname Meaning

see Browse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Browes family from?

You can see how Browes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Browes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Browes families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Browes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Browes families in 1891.
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What did your Browes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Browes. 50% of Browes men worked as a Window Cleaner and 80% of Browes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browes were Incapacitated and Cardboard Box Maker.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cardboard Box Maker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Browes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browes 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Browes. 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 136 military records available for the last name Browes. For the veterans among your Browes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Browes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Browes in 1982 was 89, and 94 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browes 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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