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Browley Family History

Browley 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: Bromley, Bowley, Rowley, Crowley, Brawley, Brownley, Cowley, Howley

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Where is the Browley family from?

You can see how Browley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Browley families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Browley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Browley families in 1911.
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What did your Browley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Browley. 34% of Browley men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Browley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browley were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Browley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browley 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Browley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Browley. For the veterans among your Browley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Browley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Browley in 1963 was 83, and 57 in 2004.

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