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Estlow Family History

Estlow 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: Strow, Ostrow, Estok, Solow, Catlow, Enslow, Estle, Salow, Teslow

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Where is the Estlow family from?

You can see how Estlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Estlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Estlow family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Estlow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Estlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estlow 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 Estlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estlow. 43% of Estlow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Estlow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estlow were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Estlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Estlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estlow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Estlow. 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 199 military records available for the last name Estlow. For the veterans among your Estlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Estlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Estlow in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estlow 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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