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Canlow Family History

Canlow 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: Callow, Carlow, Catlow, Cannon, Barlow, Ballow, Carrow, Harlow, Clow

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Where is the Canlow family from?

You can see how Canlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canlow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canlow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Canlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canlow 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canlow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canlow. For the veterans among your Canlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canlow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Canlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Canlow in 1970 was 49, and 91 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canlow 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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