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Brownjohn Family History

Brownjohn Surname Meaning

From Middle English broun ‘brown’ + the personal name John hence ‘Brown John’.

Compare Brun Edrith (i.e. Edrich) 1255 in Hundred Rolls (Shrops).

Adam Brounadam 1329 in Colchester Court Rolls.

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


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Where is the Brownjohn family from?

You can see how Brownjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownjohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brownjohn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Brownjohn families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Brownjohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brownjohn families in 1891.
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What did your Brownjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoemaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownjohn. 28% of Brownjohn men worked as a Shoemaker and 89% of Brownjohn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brownjohn were Saddler and Housewife.

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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

  • Shoemaker
    28%
  • Baker grocer
    19%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    19%
  • Saddler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brownjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownjohn 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Brownjohn. 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 208 military records available for the last name Brownjohn. For the veterans among your Brownjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownjohn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Brownjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brownjohn in 1961 was 62, and 73 in 1998.

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