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Orlow Family History

Orlow Surname Meaning

Altered form of Russian and Jewish Orlov. Polish (Orłow and Orłów): cognate of 1 above. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Orlow family from?

You can see how Orlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Orlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Orlow families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Orlow's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Orlow families in 1891.
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What did your Orlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orlow. 100% of Orlow 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 813 census records available for the last name Orlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlow 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Orlow. 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 279 military records available for the last name Orlow. For the veterans among your Orlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Orlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orlow in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlow 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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