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Kelow Family History

Kelow 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: Kellow, Below, Kulow, Low, Kew, Delos, Clow, Bellow, Kelly, Kell

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Where is the Kelow family from?

You can see how Kelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kelow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kelow families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kelow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelow 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 214 census records available for the last name Kelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kelow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kelow. For the veterans among your Kelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kelow in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelow 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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