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Brows Family History

Brows 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: Brown, Brow, Bross, Brons, Broas, Prows, Brous, Browe, Broms, Ross

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Where is the Brows family from?

You can see how Brows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brows families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 11 Brows families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brows's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brows 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 Brows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brows. 34% of Brows men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Brows women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brows were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brows 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Brows. 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 588 military records available for the last name Brows. For the veterans among your Brows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brows lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Brows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brows in 1974 was 75, and 76 in 2001.

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