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James Brown Family History

James Brown 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: Jameson, Cambron, Cameron, Dameron, Damerow, Jamerson, Jamieson

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Where is the James Brown family from?

You can see how James Brown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The James Brown family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 James Brown family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded James Brown's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of James Brown families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name James Brown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, James Brown 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 886 immigration records available for the last name James Brown. 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 612 military records available for the last name James Brown. For the veterans among your James Brown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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