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Brownstead Family History

Brownstead Name 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: Bronstad, Brownstein, Grinstead, Bjornstad, Brownfield, Branstad

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Where is the Brownstead family from?

You can see how Brownstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brownstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Brownstead families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brownstead's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brownstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownstead ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brownstead ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Brownstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownstead 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brownstead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Brownstead. For the veterans among your Brownstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownstead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Brownstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brownstead in 1971 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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