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Brownloe Family History

Brownloe 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: Brownlow, Brownlee, Brownlie, Browne, Brownley, Brownson, Brown

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Where is the Brownloe family from?

You can see how Brownloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownloe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brownloe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brownloe family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brownloe's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Brownloe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownloe 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 113 census records available for the last name Brownloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownloe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brownloe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brownloe. For the veterans among your Brownloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownloe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Brownloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brownloe in 1976 was 71, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownloe 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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