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Jerlow Family History

Jerlow 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: Perlow, Barlow, Harlow, Bellow, Merlo, Kellow, Peplow, Marlow, Below

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Where is the Jerlow family from?

You can see how Jerlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerlow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jerlow family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerlow's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jerlow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerlow 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 139 census records available for the last name Jerlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerlow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jerlow. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jerlow. For the veterans among your Jerlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerlow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Jerlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jerlow in 1972 was 86, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerlow 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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