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Whitelow Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Whitlow .

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


Similar surnames: Whitelaw, Whitwell, Bigelow, Whitley, Winslow, Whitton, Whittle

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Where is the Whitelow family from?

You can see how Whitelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Whitelow families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whitelow's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Whitelow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitelow. 80% of Whitelow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitelow 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Whitelow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 313 military records available for the last name Whitelow. For the veterans among your Whitelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitelow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whitelow in 1952 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

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