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Brownta Family History

Brownta 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: Brown, Bronte, Brogna, Bonta, Browne, Browner, Brow, Rowett, Rota

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Where is the Brownta family from?

You can see how Brownta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brownta families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Brownta families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownta's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brownta families in 1871.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Brownta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownta 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brownta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brownta. For the veterans among your Brownta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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