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Bromilow Family History

Bromilow Surname Meaning

from Bromlow (Shrops). The place-name is apparently from Old English brōm ‘broom’ + hlāw ‘hill tumulus’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bromilow family from?

You can see how Bromilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromilow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bromilow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 234 Bromilow families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bromilow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bromilow families in 1891.
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What did your Bromilow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bromilow. 23% of Bromilow men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Bromilow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bromilow were Postman and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Postman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%
  • Grocers Clerk
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bromilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromilow 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Bromilow. 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 455 military records available for the last name Bromilow. For the veterans among your Bromilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromilow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bromilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bromilow in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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