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Arlow Family History

Arlow Surname Meaning

see Harlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arlow family from?

You can see how Arlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Arlow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arlow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlow 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 Arlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arlow. 100% of Arlow men worked as a Compositor and 100% of Arlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Compositor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlow 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Arlow. 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 852 military records available for the last name Arlow. For the veterans among your Arlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arlow in 1953 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlow 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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