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Edlow Family History

Edlow 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: Ledlow, Enlow, Low, Clow, Bellow, Kellow, Elo, Peplow, Dow, Ludlow

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Where is the Edlow family from?

You can see how Edlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Edlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Edlow families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Edlow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Edlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edlow 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 Edlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Edlow. 50% of Edlow men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Edlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Edlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edlow 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Edlow. 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 86 military records available for the last name Edlow. For the veterans among your Edlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edlow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Edlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Edlow in 1961 was 38, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Edlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edlow 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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