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Barrowman Family History

Barrowman Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Bowerman.

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


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Where is the Barrowman family from?

You can see how Barrowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrowman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Barrowman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Barrowman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Barrowman families in 1911.
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What did your Barrowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Barrowman. 50% of Barrowman men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barrowman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 745 military records available for the last name Barrowman. For the veterans among your Barrowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrowman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barrowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Barrowman in 1962 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrowman 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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