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Brown I Family History

Brown I 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: Brown, Browne, Brownlie, Browner, Brow, Bondi, Borowski, Bronte

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Where is the Brown I family from?

You can see how Brown I families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brown I family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Brown I family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brown I's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brown I families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brown I surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brown I ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brown I ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Brown I. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brown I 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brown I. 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 38 military records available for the last name Brown I. For the veterans among your Brown I ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brown I lifespan?

Average Brown I life expectancy in 1995 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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