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Emow Family History

Emow 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: Mow, Low, Bow, Maw, Mo, Amos, Moy, Brow, Mok, Amor

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Where is the Emow family from?

You can see how Emow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emow family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Emow's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Emow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emow 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 39 census records available for the last name Emow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emow 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 Emow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Emow. For the veterans among your Emow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Emow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emow in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emow 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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