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Brownin Family History

Brownin 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, Brewin, Cronin, Rowin, Brodin, Brolin, Aronin

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Where is the Brownin family from?

You can see how Brownin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Brownin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brownin family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brownin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Lorry Driver Coal Deliv was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brownin. 100% of Brownin men worked as a Motor Lorry Driver Coal Deliv. .

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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

  • Motor Lorry Driver Coal Deliv
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Brownin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brownin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Brownin. For the veterans among your Brownin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Brownin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brownin in 1983 was 50, and 92 in 1987.

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