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Brownlea Family History

Brownlea Surname Meaning

see Brownlee.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brownlea family from?

You can see how Brownlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownlea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brownlea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Brownlea families living in Mississippi. This was about 37% of all the recorded Brownlea's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Brownlea families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Brownlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownlea 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Brownlea. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brownlea. For the veterans among your Brownlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownlea lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Brownlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brownlea in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 1999.

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