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Browdis Family History

Browdis 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: Rodis, Brandis, Bowdish, Brodie, Brodin, Browdy, Browder, Broadie

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Where is the Browdis family from?

You can see how Browdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browdis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Browdis family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Browdis's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Browdis families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browdis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Browdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browdis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Browdis. 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 military records available for the last name Browdis. For the veterans among your Browdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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