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Ilkow Family History

Ilkow 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: Low, Clow, Milko, Blow, Glow, Willow, Flow, Rakow, Bilow, Gillow

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Where is the Ilkow family from?

You can see how Ilkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilkow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ilkow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Ilkow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilkow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ilkow families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Ilkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilkow 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Ilkow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ilkow. For the veterans among your Ilkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilkow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ilkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ilkow in 1970 was 82, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilkow 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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