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Gorlow Family History

Gorlow 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: Orlow, Worlow, Garlow, Gordon, Barlow, Harlow, Koslow, Corlew, Marlow

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Where is the Gorlow family from?

You can see how Gorlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorlow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorlow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gorlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorlow 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 68 census records available for the last name Gorlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorlow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gorlow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gorlow. For the veterans among your Gorlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorlow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gorlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gorlow in 1967 was 87, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorlow 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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