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Browneye Family History

Browneye 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, Brownlee, Growney, Browne, Brownlie, Brownley, Browner

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Where is the Browneye family from?

You can see how Browneye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browneye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Browneye family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Browneye's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Browneye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browneye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browneye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Browneye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browneye 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Browneye. 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 9 military records available for the last name Browneye. For the veterans among your Browneye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browneye lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Browneye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Browneye in 1985 was 76, and 98 in 2000.

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