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Decarlow Family History

Decarlow 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: Carlow, De Carlo, Callow, Barlow, Carrow, Harlow, Marlow, Sharlow

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Where is the Decarlow family from?

You can see how Decarlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decarlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decarlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Decarlow families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Decarlow's in USA. California had the highest population of Decarlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Decarlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decarlow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decarlow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Decarlow. For the veterans among your Decarlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decarlow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Decarlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Decarlow in 1971 was 77, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decarlow 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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