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Carrow Family History

Carrow Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Caro.

Altered form of French Caron or of its variant or altered form Carron.

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


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Where is the Carrow family from?

You can see how Carrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Carrow families living in Cornwall. This was about 21% of all the recorded Carrow's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Carrow families in 1891.
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What did your Carrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carrow. 74% of Carrow 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
    74%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Flower Seller
    14%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Carrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrow 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 949 immigration records available for the last name Carrow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carrow. For the veterans among your Carrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrow lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Carrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carrow in 1947 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrow 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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