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Browley Family History

Browley 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: Bromley, Bowley, Rowley, Crowley, Brawley, Brownley, Cowley, Howley

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Where is the Browley family from?

You can see how Browley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Browley families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Browley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Browley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Browley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browley. 85% of Browley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Browley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browley 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Browley. 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 320 military records available for the last name Browley. For the veterans among your Browley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Browley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Browley in 1963 was 83, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Browley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browley 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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