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Barrowes Family History

Barrowes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barrows, Burrowes, Barrow, Burrows, Harrower, Barros, Berrones

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Where is the Barrowes family from?

You can see how Barrowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrowes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrowes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barrowes families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Barrowes's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Barrowes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Barrowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrowes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Barrowes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Barrowes. For the veterans among your Barrowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrowes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Barrowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Barrowes in 1982 was 70, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrowes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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