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Browitt Family History

Browitt Surname Meaning

see Brewitt.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Browitt family from?

You can see how Browitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Browitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Browitt families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Browitt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Browitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Browitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Browitt. 34% of Browitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Browitt women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Browitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browitt 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Browitt. 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 111 military records available for the last name Browitt. For the veterans among your Browitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Browitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Browitt in 1962 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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