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Pallow Family History

Pallow 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: Callow, Ballow, Pellow, Parlow, Pallo, Mallow, Pillow, Gallow, Pallas

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Where is the Pallow family from?

You can see how Pallow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pallow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pallow families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pallow's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pallow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pallow 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 Pallow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pallow. 50% of Pallow men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pallow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Pallow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pallow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pallow. For the veterans among your Pallow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Pallow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pallow in 1962 was 39, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pallow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallow 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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