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Browton Family History

Browton Name Meaning

see Broughton .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Broxton, Rowton, Brewton, Brown, Crofton, Boston, Brinton, Bouton

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Where is the Browton family from?

You can see how Browton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Browton families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Browton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Browton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browton. 100% of Browton 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 Browton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browton 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 Browton. 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 61 military records available for the last name Browton. For the veterans among your Browton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Browton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Browton in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 1969.

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