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Brownj Family History

Brownj 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: Brown, Browne, Brow, Crown, Brogna, Brons, Bronk, Bowns, Brawn, Drown

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Where is the Brownj family from?

You can see how Brownj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brownj family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownj's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brownj families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownj ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Brownj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownj 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brownj. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brownj. For the veterans among your Brownj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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