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Berrows Family History

Berrows 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: Burrows, Barrows, Barrow, Merrow, Barros, Berres, Berrones, Berrong

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Where is the Berrows family from?

You can see how Berrows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrows family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrows families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Berrows family living in Florida Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Berrows's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Berrows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrows 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 Berrows ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berrows. 100% of Berrows 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Berrows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrows 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Berrows. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Berrows. For the veterans among your Berrows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrows lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Berrows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berrows in 1986 was 60, and 62 in 1992.

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