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Brownback Family History

Brownback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Brumbach or of its variant Braunbach.

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


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Where is the Brownback family from?

You can see how Brownback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownback family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brownback family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownback's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brownback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownback 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 Brownback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brownback. 33% of Brownback men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brownback women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brownback were Farm and Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Owner
    20%

What Brownback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brownback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownback 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Brownback. 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 397 military records available for the last name Brownback. For the veterans among your Brownback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownback lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brownback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Brownback in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownback 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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