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Brownlil Family History

Brownlil 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: Brownlie, Brownlow, Brownell, Brownlee, Browell, Brownley, Brown

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Where is the Brownlil family from?

You can see how Brownlil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownlil family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Brownlil families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownlil's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Brownlil families in 1901.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownlil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Brownlil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownlil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brownlil. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownlil. For the veterans among your Brownlil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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