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Brownlie Family History

Brownlie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Brownlee.

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


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Where is the Brownlie family from?

You can see how Brownlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 26 Brownlie families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brownlie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brownlie families in 1891.
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What did your Brownlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownlie. 100% of Brownlie men worked as a Postman and 84% of Brownlie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Brownlie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownlie. For the veterans among your Brownlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownlie lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brownlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brownlie in 1947 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownlie 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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