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Browna Family History

Browna 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: Brown, Brogna, Browne, Brow, Crown, Brenna, Brons, Bona, Bronk, Broda

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Where is the Browna family from?

You can see how Browna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Browna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Browna families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Browna's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Browna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browna 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 141 census records available for the last name Browna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browna 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Browna. 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 9 military records available for the last name Browna. For the veterans among your Browna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Browna lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Browna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Browna in 1972 was 73, and 54 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Browna 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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