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Brownbey Family History

Brownbey 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: Brownley, Brownlee, Growney, Browne, Browner, Ownbey, Brown, Downey

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Where is the Brownbey family from?

You can see how Brownbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownbey family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Brownbey family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownbey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Brownbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownbey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Brownbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownbey 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 Brownbey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brownbey. For the veterans among your Brownbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownbey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Brownbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brownbey in 1968 was 19, and 68 in 2001.

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