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Bearrows Family History

Bearrows 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, Barrow, Burrows, Barros, Barrons, Barlow, Baros, Carrow

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Where is the Bearrows family from?

You can see how Bearrows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bearrows family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bearrows families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bearrows's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bearrows families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bearrows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bearrows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bearrows. 60% of Bearrows men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Bearrows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bearrows 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bearrows. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bearrows. For the veterans among your Bearrows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bearrows lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Bearrows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bearrows in 1944 was 19, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bearrows 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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