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Brownbell Family History

Brownbell 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: Brownell, Browell, Brockwell, Brunell, Rowell, Bonwell, Blondell

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Where is the Brownbell family from?

You can see how Brownbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownbell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Brownbell families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brownbell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brownbell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownbell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Brownbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownbell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Brownbell. 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 Brownbell. For the veterans among your Brownbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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