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Origins of the Burrows surname

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About the Burrowses

We have a total number of 147004 records for people with the last name Burrows.

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Alternative variations of the name Burrows

Burrows, Burrowes, Barrows, Burrow, Burows

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Where do most Burrowses live?

In 1921, most Burrowses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Burrowses

How common is your surname?

330th most common surname in the UK

We have 130,000 records for the Burrows surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Burrowses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burrows first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burrowses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Burrowses in 1921
Dressmaker

577

Cotton Weaver

331

Laundress

322

General Servant Domestic

320

Domestic Servant

304

Common Male occupations for Burrowses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

637

Coal Miner

605

General Labourer

505

Farm Labourer

394

Carpenter

294

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