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Browhlee Family History

Browhlee 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: Brownlee, Rowlee, Brownlie, Brownley, Bromley, Brother, Boehle

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Where is the Browhlee family from?

You can see how Browhlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browhlee family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Browhlee families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 5 Browhlee families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Browhlee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Browhlee families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browhlee ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Browhlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browhlee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Browhlee. 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 3 military records available for the last name Browhlee. For the veterans among your Browhlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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