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Brownton Family History

Brownton 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: Brownson, Boynton, Brinton, Broxton, Branton, Brenton, Rowton

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Where is the Brownton family from?

You can see how Brownton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brownton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brownton family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brownton's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brownton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brownton. 100% of Brownton men worked as a Dentist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Brownton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownton 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Brownton. 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 52 military records available for the last name Brownton. For the veterans among your Brownton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brownton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brownton in 1965 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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