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Brounley Family History

Brounley 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: Brownley, Bromley, Bruley, Brownlee, Broadley, Brinley, Bouley

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Where is the Brounley family from?

You can see how Brounley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brounley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brounley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brounley families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brounley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Brounley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brounley 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 Brounley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brounley. 100% of Brounley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Brounley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brounley 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 Brounley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brounley. For the veterans among your Brounley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brounley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Brounley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brounley in 1982 was 71, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brounley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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