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Brownett Name Meaning

anglicized form of French Brunet .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rowett, Brockett, Brownell, Brossett, Robnett, Rowlett, Browne

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Where is the Brownett family from?

You can see how Brownett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brownett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Brownett families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Brownett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brownett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brownett. 93% of Brownett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brownett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownett 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Brownett. 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 145 military records available for the last name Brownett. For the veterans among your Brownett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Brownett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Brownett in 1957 was 59, and 89 in 1998.

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