Browne Family History

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Browne Name Meaning

Irish and English variant of Brown.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bowne, Brown, Browe, Bownes, Rone, Brower, Brooke, Brawn, Broun, Broe

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Browne Family Origin

Where is the Browne family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Browne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Browne families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 35 Browne families living in Virginia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Browne's in the USA. Virginia had the highest population of Browne families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Browne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Browne Family Occupations

    What did your Browne ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Browne. 11% of Browne men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Browne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Browne were Farmer and Secretary

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Salesman
      11%
    • Laborer
      8%
    • Clerk
      6%
    • Farmer
      5%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Teacher
      12%
    • Stenographer
      7%
    • Housewife
      6%
    • Secretary
      6%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Browne Historical Records

    What Browne family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 281,000 census records available for the last name Browne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 74,000 immigration records available for the last name Browne. 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 Card

    There are 39,000 military records available for the last name Browne. For the veterans among your Browne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Browne Life Expectancy

    What is the average Browne lifespan?

    Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Browne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Browne in 1940 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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