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Atlow Family History

Atlow 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: Catlow, Low, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Trow, Harlow, Alo, Clow, Arrow

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Where is the Atlow family from?

You can see how Atlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Atlow families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Atlow's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Atlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Atlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atlow. 100% of Atlow women worked as a House Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Atlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Atlow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Atlow. For the veterans among your Atlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atlow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Atlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Atlow in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atlow 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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