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Brownig Family History

Brownig 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: Browning, Brown, Breunig, Brownrigg, Boenig, Brosig, Browne, Brownlie

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Where is the Brownig family from?

You can see how Brownig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brownig families living in Hampshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Brownig's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Brownig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brownig ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Architect Surveyor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Brownig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownig 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brownig. 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 22 military records available for the last name Brownig. For the veterans among your Brownig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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