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Brownhall Family History

Brownhall Name Meaning

see Brownhill .

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


Similar surnames: Broomhall, Brownell, Bramhall, Pownall, Broyhill, Aronhalt, Bonsall

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Where is the Brownhall family from?

You can see how Brownhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownhall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Brownhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brownhall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brownhall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brownhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownhall ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Brownhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownhall 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brownhall. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brownhall. For the veterans among your Brownhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownhall lifespan?

Average Brownhall life expectancy in 2003 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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