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Browson Family History

Browson 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: Broxson, Rowson, Brownson, Bronson, Crowson, Brown, Tronson, Branson

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Where is the Browson family from?

You can see how Browson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Browson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Browson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Browson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browson. 100% of Browson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Browson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Browson. 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 121 military records available for the last name Browson. For the veterans among your Browson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Browson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Browson in 1971 was 68, and 78 in 1998.

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