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Browlin Family History

Browlin 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: Brolin, Bowlin, Brown, Brislin, Rolin, Brewin, Bolin, Troglin

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Where is the Browlin family from?

You can see how Browlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Browlin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Browlin family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Browlin's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Browlin families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Browlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browlin 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 Browlin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Browlin. For the veterans among your Browlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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