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Burrowes Family History

Burrowes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burrows.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burrowes family from?

You can see how Burrowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burrowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burrowes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Burrowes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Burrowes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Burrowes families in 1891.
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What did your Burrowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Burrowes. 50% of Burrowes men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Burrowes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burrowes were Stone Sawyer Heavy Worker and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Stone Sawyer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Burrowes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Burrowes. For the veterans among your Burrowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burrowes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Burrowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Burrowes in 1953 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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