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Kolow Family History

Kolow 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: Koslow, Kozlow, Solow, Konow, Kulow, Kolo, Low, Kolb, Clow, Kellow

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Where is the Kolow family from?

You can see how Kolow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kolow families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kolow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolow 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 97 census records available for the last name Kolow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kolow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kolow. For the veterans among your Kolow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Kolow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kolow in 1979 was 57, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolow 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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