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Brownl Family History

Brownl 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, Crowl, Brogna, Brons, Brownlow, Brownell

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Where is the Brownl family from?

You can see how Brownl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brownl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brownl families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownl's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brownl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brownl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brownl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brownl. For the veterans among your Brownl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownl lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Brownl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brownl in 1988 was 63, and 60 in 2001.

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