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Healow Family History

Healow 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, Bellow, Healey, Kellow, Heaton, Peplow, Healy, Below, Hudlow

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Where is the Healow family from?

You can see how Healow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Healow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Healow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Healow families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Healow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Healow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Healow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Healow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Healow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Healow 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 Healow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Healow. For the veterans among your Healow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Healow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Healow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Healow in 1965 was 76, and 25 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Healow 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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