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Buhrow Family History

Buhrow Surname Meaning

German: variant of Burow.

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


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Where is the Buhrow family from?

You can see how Buhrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhrow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Buhrow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Buhrow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Buhrow families in 1911.
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What did your Buhrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buhrow. 100% of Buhrow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Buhrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buhrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhrow 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Buhrow. 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 372 military records available for the last name Buhrow. For the veterans among your Buhrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhrow lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Buhrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Buhrow in 1944 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buhrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhrow 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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