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Prolow Family History

Prolow 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: Prokop, Priolo, Proto, Peplow, Partlow, Rolon, Solow, Pellow, Polo

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Where is the Prolow family from?

You can see how Prolow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prolow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Prolow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Prolow families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Prolow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Prolow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Prolow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prolow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prolow. 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 47 military records available for the last name Prolow. For the veterans among your Prolow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prolow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Prolow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Prolow in 1972 was 56, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prolow 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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