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Brownd Family History

Brownd 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, Browne, Brand, Bond, Brow, Crown, Blond, Brogna, Brons, Round

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Where is the Brownd family from?

You can see how Brownd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brownd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Brownd families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Brownd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brownd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownd 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 Brownd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brownd. 37% of Brownd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brownd women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Brownd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Brownd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownd 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Brownd. 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 91 military records available for the last name Brownd. For the veterans among your Brownd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brownd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brownd in 1965 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownd 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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