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Kuhlow Family History

Kuhlow 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: Kulow, Kuhl, Kellow, Koslow, Ludlow, Kulon, Kozlow, Rushlow, Hudlow

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Where is the Kuhlow family from?

You can see how Kuhlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kuhlow families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kuhlow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kuhlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kuhlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhlow. 39% of Kuhlow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kuhlow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhlow were Electrician and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Kuhlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Kuhlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhlow 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Kuhlow. 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 339 military records available for the last name Kuhlow. For the veterans among your Kuhlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kuhlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kuhlow in 1963 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhlow 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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