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Kaslow Family History

Kaslow Surname Meaning

Probably habitational name from a place called Käselow in Mecklenburg Germany. The surname appears also as Germanized form Käselau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaslow family from?

You can see how Kaslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kaslow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaslow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaslow families in 1891.
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What did your Kaslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaslow. 19% of Kaslow men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Kaslow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaslow were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Kaslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaslow 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Kaslow. 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 176 military records available for the last name Kaslow. For the veterans among your Kaslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaslow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kaslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaslow in 1955 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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