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Kalow Family History

Kalow 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: Balow, Karow, Salow, Kadow, Kulow, Galow, Kaplow, Kaslow, Low, Callow

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Where is the Kalow family from?

You can see how Kalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kalow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kalow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kalow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalow 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 438 census records available for the last name Kalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalow 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kalow. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kalow. For the veterans among your Kalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalow in 1964 was 65, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalow 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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