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Brawne Family History

Brawne 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: Brawn, Brawner, Browne, Braune, Brand, Brown, Brake, Raine, Braun

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Where is the Brawne family from?

You can see how Brawne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brawne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brawne families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Brawne's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brawne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brawne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brawne. 58% of Brawne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Brawne women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brawne were Clerk and Housekeeping. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Produce Dealer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    50%
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What Brawne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Brawne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawne 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Brawne. 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 36 military records available for the last name Brawne. For the veterans among your Brawne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawne lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Brawne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brawne in 1979 was 32, and 55 in 1993.

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