This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Actow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Actow Family History

Actow 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: Acton, Alton, Factor, Clow, Crow, Astor, Aston, Aiton, Arrow, Auton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Actow family from?

You can see how Actow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Actow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Actow families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Actow's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Actow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Actow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Actow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Actow

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Actow. 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.

View all Actow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Actow. For the veterans among your Actow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Actow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Actow family history

Discover More

What is the average Actow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actow 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Actow

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Actow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial