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Browis Family History

Browis 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: Boris, Brown, Brow, Rodis, Bowes, Bross, Brewin, Bois, Brocks, Brooks

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Where is the Browis family from?

You can see how Browis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Browis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Browis families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Browis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Browis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browis 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 Browis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties Priva Mea was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Browis. 100% of Browis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties Priva Mea.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Priva Mea
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Browis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Browis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Browis. For the veterans among your Browis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browis lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Browis

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