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Brrow Family History

Brrow Name 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: Barrow, Brow, Arrow, Borow, Burow, Burrow, Baron, Bow, Brown, Boros

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Where is the Brrow family from?

You can see how Brrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brrow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brrow families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brrow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brrow 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 Brrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brrow. 100% of Brrow 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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What Brrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Brrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brrow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Brrow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brrow. For the veterans among your Brrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brrow lifespan?

Average Brrow life expectancy in 1998 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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