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Browhow Family History

Browhow 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: Brownlow, Rochow, Brown, Brow, Broxton, Brook, Brother, Rowton, Broom

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Where is the Browhow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browhow 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 Browhow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Browhow. 100% of Browhow 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 23 census records available for the last name Browhow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browhow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Browhow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Browhow. For the veterans among your Browhow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browhow lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Browhow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Browhow in 1992 was 84, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browhow 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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