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Browne Eccleston Family History

Browne Eccleston 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: Eccleston, Freckleton, Bryngelson, Bronston, Brownson, Rolston

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Where is the Browne Eccleston family from?

You can see how Browne Eccleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browne Eccleston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Browne Eccleston family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Browne Eccleston's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Browne Eccleston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Browne Eccleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browne Eccleston 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 Browne Eccleston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Browne Eccleston. For the veterans among your Browne Eccleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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