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Harbrow Family History

Harbrow 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: Harrow, Harcrow, Barrow, Carrow, Harlow, Arrow, Yarrow, Harrop

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Where is the Harbrow family from?

You can see how Harbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harbrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Harbrow families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Harbrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harbrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbrow 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 Harbrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harbrow. 100% of Harbrow men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Harbrow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housemaid
    13%

What Harbrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbrow 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harbrow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Harbrow. For the veterans among your Harbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbrow lifespan?

Average Harbrow life expectancy in 2004 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbrow 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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