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Partelow Family History

Partelow 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: Partlow, Bartlow, Barthlow, Parlow, Parslow, Partlo, Martel, Hartell

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Where is the Partelow family from?

You can see how Partelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Partelow families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Partelow families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Partelow's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Partelow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partelow 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 Partelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Partelow. 22% of Partelow men worked as a Caretaker and 50% of Partelow women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Partelow were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Caretaker
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Partelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Partelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partelow 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Partelow. 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 235 military records available for the last name Partelow. For the veterans among your Partelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partelow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Partelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Partelow in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partelow 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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