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Chirlow Family History

Chirlow 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: Harlow, Thurlow, Sharlow, Carlow, Chernow, Charlot, Chirco, Whitlow

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Where is the Chirlow family from?

You can see how Chirlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chirlow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chirlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chirlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Chirlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chirlow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chirlow. For the veterans among your Chirlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirlow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Chirlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chirlow in 1968 was 61, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirlow 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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