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Golow Family History

Golow 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: Golob, Glow, Solow, Galow, Golod, Golon, Low, Gold, Golec, Goltz

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Where is the Golow family from?

You can see how Golow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Golow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Golow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Golow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Golow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golow 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 83 census records available for the last name Golow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Golow. 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 23 military records available for the last name Golow. For the veterans among your Golow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Golow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Golow in 1972 was 66, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golow 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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