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Amslow Family History

Amslow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Anslow, Koslow, Amsler, Maslow, Ramlow, Enslow, Teslow, Saslow

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Where is the Amslow family from?

You can see how Amslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amslow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Amslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Amslow family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amslow's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Amslow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Amslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amslow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Amslow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Amslow. For the veterans among your Amslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amslow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Amslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amslow in 1977 was 75, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amslow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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