Brownlee Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brownlee Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brownlee family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 31
Coal Miner 5
Shoe Maker 5
Slate Quarrier 4
Labourer Dock 2
Shoemakers Son 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Creeler In Cotton Spinning Mill 2
Doubler In Cotton Spinning Mill 2
Apprentice Bread Baker 1
Biscuit Packer 1
Blacksmith 1
Boiler Maker 1
Cord Wainer 1
Groom 1
Hammer Man 1
Attends Household 1
Clog Iron Maker 1
Drum Stripper In Cotton Spinning Mill 1
Licensed Hawker At Hardware 1
Mariner 1
Merchant 1
Night Man Corporation Of Manchester 1
Shirt Maker 1
Watch Maker 1

Brownlee Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brownlee 100% 1,994
2 Brownley 88% 1,000
3 Brownlie 88% 376
4 Brownly 75% 275

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The surname Brownlee is the most popular version of all its varients

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