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Browett Family History

Browett Surname Meaning

see Brewitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Browett family from?

You can see how Browett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Browett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Browett families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Browett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Browett families in 1911.
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What did your Browett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Browett. 28% of Browett men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Student
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Browett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browett 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Browett. 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 382 military records available for the last name Browett. For the veterans among your Browett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Browett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Browett in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browett 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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