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Bristowe Family History

Bristowe Surname Meaning

see Bristow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bristowe family from?

You can see how Bristowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bristowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Bristowe families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bristowe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bristowe families in 1891.
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What did your Bristowe 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 Bristowe. 25% of Bristowe men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Bristowe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bristowe were Iron Blaster (retired) and Incapacitated.

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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
    25%
  • Solicitor
    25%
  • Butler Private Service
    25%
  • Iron Blaster (retired)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • No Occupation Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Bristowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bristowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristowe 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 978 immigration records available for the last name Bristowe. 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 528 military records available for the last name Bristowe. For the veterans among your Bristowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bristowe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bristowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bristowe in 1967 was 34, and 74 in 2001.

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