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Brownridge Family History

Brownridge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brownrigg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brownridge family from?

You can see how Brownridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brownridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 71 Brownridge families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Brownridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brownridge families in 1911.
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What did your Brownridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brownridge. 75% of Brownridge men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brownridge women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brownridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownridge 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Brownridge. 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 473 military records available for the last name Brownridge. For the veterans among your Brownridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownridge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brownridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brownridge in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brownridge 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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