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Browneller Family History

Browneller 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, Frownfelter, Brownlee, Browell, Brownlie, Brunelle

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Where is the Browneller family from?

You can see how Browneller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browneller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Browneller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Browneller families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Browneller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Browneller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browneller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browneller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Horse Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Browneller. 54% of Browneller men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Browneller women worked as a Horse Keeping. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Horse Keeping
    100%
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What Browneller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Browneller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browneller 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Browneller. 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 67 military records available for the last name Browneller. For the veterans among your Browneller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browneller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Browneller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Browneller in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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