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Browdey Family History

Browdey 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: Browdy, Browder, Bowden, Bromley, Broady, Bowley, Broder, Brody

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Where is the Browdey family from?

You can see how Browdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browdey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Browdey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Browdey families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Browdey's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Browdey families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browdey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Browdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browdey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Browdey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Browdey. For the veterans among your Browdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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