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Origins of the Brownson surname

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Where do most Brownsons live?

In 1921, most Brownsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brownsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,090 records for the Brownson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Brownsons most likely to marry?

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Bronson Or Brownsons

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What are the most common Brownson first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Brownsons

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

Common Female occupations for Brownsons in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Farmers Daughter

11

House Servant

10

At Home

8

General Servant Domestic

8

Common Male occupations for Brownsons in 1921
Farmer

20

Tailor

18

Saddler

13

Agricultural Labourer

8

Tailors Cutter

8

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