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Brownscombe Family History

Brownscombe Name Meaning

variant of Branscombe .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Branscomb, Branscome, Wiscombe, Branscom, Brownson, Broadstone

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Where is the Brownscombe family from?

You can see how Brownscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brownscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Brownscombe families living in Devon. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brownscombe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brownscombe families in 1891.
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What did your Brownscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brownscombe. 34% of Brownscombe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Brownscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brownscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownscombe 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Brownscombe. 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 287 military records available for the last name Brownscombe. For the veterans among your Brownscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownscombe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brownscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brownscombe in 1964 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

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