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Brownfoot Family History

Brownfoot 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: Broadfoot, Crofoot, Brownlow, Proudfoot, Brownson, Brown, Barefoot

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Where is the Brownfoot family from?

You can see how Brownfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownfoot family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Brownfoot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Brownfoot families living in Yorkshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Brownfoot's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brownfoot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownfoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownfoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanical Dept Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownfoot. 100% of Brownfoot men worked as a Mechanical Dept Draughtsman and 100% of Brownfoot 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

  • Mechanical Dept Draughtsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Brownfoot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Brownfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownfoot 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brownfoot. 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 41 military records available for the last name Brownfoot. For the veterans among your Brownfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownfoot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Brownfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brownfoot in 1969 was 61, and 77 in 2002.

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