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Barlowe Name Meaning

English: variant of Barlow .

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


Similar surnames: Harlowe, Barlow, Marlowe, Ballowe, Marlow, Blowe, Harlow, Parslow

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Where is the Barlowe family from?

You can see how Barlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Barlowe families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Barlowe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Barlowe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barlowe. 25% of Barlowe men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Barlowe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barlowe were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlowe 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Barlowe. 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 480 military records available for the last name Barlowe. For the veterans among your Barlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlowe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Barlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barlowe in 1955 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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