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Dadlow Family History

Dadlow 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: Wadlow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Marlow, Ludlow, Maslow

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Where is the Dadlow family from?

You can see how Dadlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dadlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dadlow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dadlow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dadlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dadlow 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 102 census records available for the last name Dadlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadlow 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 Dadlow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dadlow. For the veterans among your Dadlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dadlow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dadlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dadlow in 1974 was 83, and 53 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dadlow 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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