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Brrown Family History

Brrown 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, Baron, Barrow, Brow, Byron, Burrows, Crown, Arrow, Barron

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Where is the Brrown family from?

You can see how Brrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brrown family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brrown families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 8 Brrown families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brrown's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Brrown families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brrown 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 117 census records available for the last name Brrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brrown 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brrown. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brrown. For the veterans among your Brrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brrown lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Brrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brrown in 1985 was 55, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brrown 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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