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Origins of the Brownlie surname

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We have a total number of 12144 records for people with the last name Brownlie.

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Where do most Brownlies live?

In 1921, most Brownlies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brownlies

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,380 records for the Brownlie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Brownlies most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Brownlie first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brownlies

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Brownlies in 1921
Dressmaker

81

Housekeeper

54

Domestic Servant

31

House Keeper

29

F S

27

Common Male occupations for Brownlies in 1921
Coal Miner

168

Blacksmith

57

Carter

56

Mason

56

Baker

46

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