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Browsley Family History

Browsley 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: Brownley, Bromley, Bowley, Bosley, Rowley, Crowley, Brownlee

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Where is the Browsley family from?

You can see how Browsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browsley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Browsley family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Browsley's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Browsley families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Browsley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Browsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Browsley. 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 military records available for the last name Browsley. For the veterans among your Browsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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