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Scarbrow Family History

Scarbrow Surname Meaning

see Scarborough.

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


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Where is the Scarbrow family from?

You can see how Scarbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scarbrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Scarbrow families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Scarbrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scarbrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbrow 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 Scarbrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scarbrow. 92% of Scarbrow 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scarbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbrow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Scarbrow. 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 80 military records available for the last name Scarbrow. For the veterans among your Scarbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbrow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Scarbrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scarbrow in 1973 was 85, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbrow 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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