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Sehlow Family History

Sehlow 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: Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Below, Solow, Pellow, Perlow, Sudlow

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Where is the Sehlow family from?

You can see how Sehlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sehlow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sehlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehlow 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 15 census records available for the last name Sehlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehlow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sehlow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sehlow. For the veterans among your Sehlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehlow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Sehlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sehlow in 1966 was 71, and 88 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehlow 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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