Bristow Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bristow Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bristow family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 105
Female Servant 41
Independent 39
Labourer 22
Male Servant 18
Farmer 15
Shoe Maker 10
Butcher 9
Dress Maker 8
Pupil 7
Carpenter 6
Apprentice 6
Publican 4
Grocer 4
Tailor 4
Soldier 3
Baker 3
Gardener 3
Laundress 3
Wheelwright 3
Ag Labourer 3
Leather Dresser 3
Boot Closer 3
Sailor 3
Cabinet Maker 3

Bristow Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bristow 100% 22,643
2 Bairstow 75% 6,119
3 Barstow 71% 4,489
4 Bristowe 88% 2,062
5 Burstow 71% 994
6 Bristo 86% 501
7 Brestow 86% 216

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The surname Bristow is the most popular version of all its varients

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