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Eslow Family History

Eslow 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: Enslow, Teslow, Enlow, Low, Clow, Bellow, Kellow, Elo, Koslow, Snow

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Where is the Eslow family from?

You can see how Eslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eslow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eslow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eslow families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eslow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eslow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eslow 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 Eslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eslow. 100% of Eslow women worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Eslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Eslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eslow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eslow. 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 50 military records available for the last name Eslow. For the veterans among your Eslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eslow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Eslow in 1964 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eslow 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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