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Browser Family History

Browser 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: Bowser, Browder, Brower, Rowser, Browner, Bower, Brouse, Roser

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Where is the Browser family from?

You can see how Browser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Browser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Browser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Browser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Browser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retiredprivate Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browser. 100% of Browser women worked as a Retiredprivate Means. .

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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

  • Retiredprivate Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Browser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browser 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Browser. 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 70 military records available for the last name Browser. For the veterans among your Browser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Browser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Browser in 1962 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

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