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Barlowe Name Meaning

English: variant of Barlow .

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


Similar surnames: Harlowe, Barlow, Marlowe, Ballowe, Marlow, Blowe, Harlow, Parslow

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Where is the Barlowe family from?

You can see how Barlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Barlowe families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Barlowe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barlowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barlowe. 100% of Barlowe 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Barlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlowe 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Barlowe. 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 480 military records available for the last name Barlowe. For the veterans among your Barlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlowe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barlowe in 1955 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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