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Kirlow Family History

Kirlow 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: Barlow, Harlow, Kellow, Koslow, Marlow, Kirton, Kinslow, Kozlow

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Where is the Kirlow family from?

You can see how Kirlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirlow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirlow families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kirlow family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirlow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kirlow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirlow 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 Kirlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirlow. 100% of Kirlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Kirlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirlow 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kirlow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kirlow. For the veterans among your Kirlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirlow lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Kirlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kirlow in 1983 was 90, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirlow 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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