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Borow Family History

Borow Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): shortened form of Borowitz or Borowski.

Compare Boroff.

English: variant of Borrow.

It is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Borow family from?

You can see how Borow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Borow families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Borow's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Borow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borow 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 Borow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borow. 100% of Borow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borow 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Borow. 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 168 military records available for the last name Borow. For the veterans among your Borow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Borow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borow in 1955 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borow 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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