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Brownstone Family History

Brownstone 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: Broadstone, Bronston, Brownson, Greenstone, Brownstein, Breakstone

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Where is the Brownstone family from?

You can see how Brownstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brownstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brownstone families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Brownstone's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Brownstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brownstone. 100% of Brownstone 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 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 Brownstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownstone 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Brownstone. 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 153 military records available for the last name Brownstone. For the veterans among your Brownstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownstone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brownstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brownstone in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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