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Brownwood Family History

Brownwood 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: Greenwood, Brownlow, Rockwood, Brownson, Brushwood, Brown, Lockwood

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Where is the Brownwood family from?

You can see how Brownwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brownwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brownwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brownwood family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brownwood's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brownwood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brownwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brownwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brownwood. 43% of Brownwood men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Brownwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brownwood 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Brownwood. 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 65 military records available for the last name Brownwood. For the veterans among your Brownwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brownwood lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Brownwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brownwood in 1976 was 95, and 94 in 2003.

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