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Browie Family History

Browie 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: Brodie, Bowie, Browne, Browe, Brown, Brow, Brouse, Rowe, Bronte

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Where is the Browie family from?

You can see how Browie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Browie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Browie family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Browie's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Browie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Browie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browie 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Browie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Browie. For the veterans among your Browie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Browie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Browie in 1979 was 71, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browie 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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