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Browell Family History

Browell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the many places called (Le) Breuil Brueil Bruille Breux or Briot in Normandy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bowell, Brownell, Rowell, Bromwell, Trowell, Bovell, Crowell, Boswell

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Where is the Browell family from?

You can see how Browell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Browell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Browell's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Browell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browell 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 Browell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Browell. 30% of Browell men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Browell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browell were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Browell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browell 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Browell. 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 781 military records available for the last name Browell. For the veterans among your Browell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Browell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Browell in 1950 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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