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Brawney Family History

Brawney Surname 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: Brawley, Bradney, Brawner, Radney, Bradner, Brauner, Braley, Crawley

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Where is the Brawney family from?

You can see how Brawney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brawney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Brawney families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Brawney's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Brawney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Brawney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brawney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brawney. For the veterans among your Brawney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawney lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brawney

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