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Browsky Family History

Browsky 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: Brodsky, Borowsky, Brosky, Borowski, Borofsky, Grodsky, Trosky

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Where is the Browsky family from?

You can see how Browsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Browsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Browsky families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Browsky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Browsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browsky 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 Browsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Browsky. 60% of Browsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Browsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browsky 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Browsky. 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 63 military records available for the last name Browsky. For the veterans among your Browsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browsky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Browsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Browsky in 1974 was 53, and 87 in 1997.

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