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Browette Family History

Browette 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: Rowett, Boyette, Brunette, Rowlette, Brossette, Bodette, Bresette

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Where is the Browette family from?

You can see how Browette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Browette families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Browette families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Browette's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Browette families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browette 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 Browette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Browette. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Browette. For the veterans among your Browette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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