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Browd Family History

Browd Name 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: Brown, Brow, Broad, Browdy, Brodd, Brod, Browe, Brand, Brock, Bond

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Where is the Browd family from?

You can see how Browd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Browd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Browd families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Browd's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Browd families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Browd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browd 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Browd. 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 40 military records available for the last name Browd. For the veterans among your Browd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browd lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Browd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Browd in 1953 was 36, and 89 in 1999.

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