Origins of the Barstow surname
About the Barstows
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Interesting facts about Barstow
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barstow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.
Who were Barstows most likely to marry?
Barstow Or Bastows
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Our tell us which families married Barstows.
What are the most common Barstow first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barstows
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barstows in 1921
Living On Own Means
17
Dressmaker
12
Worsted Spinner
12
Worsted Weaver
12
Woollen Weaver
11
Common male occupations for Barstows in 1921
Coal Miner
28
Coal Miner Hewer
15
Joiner
11
Merchant
10
Wool Sorter
10
