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Weslow Family History

Weslow 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: Teslow, Bellow, Kellow, Koslow, Peplow, Wesley, Winslow, Maslow

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Where is the Weslow family from?

You can see how Weslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Weslow families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Weslow's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Weslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weslow 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 Weslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weslow. 34% of Weslow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Weslow women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weslow were Teacher and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Weslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weslow 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Weslow. 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 82 military records available for the last name Weslow. For the veterans among your Weslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weslow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Weslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Weslow in 1959 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weslow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weslow 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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