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Brownlio Family History

Brownlio 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, Brownlee, Brownley, Brown, Brownell, Browell

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Where is the Brownlio family from?

You can see how Brownlio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownlio family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Brownlio families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownlio's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brownlio families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Brownlio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownlio 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brownlio. 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 Brownlio. For the veterans among your Brownlio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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