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Brownman Family History

Brownman 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: Bowman, Brotman, Brockman, Broman, Bronfman, Brotzman, Broerman

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Where is the Brownman family from?

You can see how Brownman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brownman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brownman family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brownman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brownman. 100% of Brownman women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Brownman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Brownman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Brownman. For the veterans among your Brownman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Brownman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brownman in 1966 was 43, and 80 in 1983.

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