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Brownen Name Meaning

variant of Browning .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Browne, Browner, Bowden, Brown, Broten, Crowner, Bowen, Growden

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Where is the Brownen family from?

You can see how Brownen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownen families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Brownen families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brownen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brownen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownen. 100% of Brownen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Brownen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brownen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownen 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Brownen. 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 167 military records available for the last name Brownen. For the veterans among your Brownen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brownen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brownen in 1965 was 47, and 29 in 2004.

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