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Paylow Family History

Paylow 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: Paylor, Parlow, Callow, Payton, Barlow, Ballow, Taylor, Harlow, Palo

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Where is the Paylow family from?

You can see how Paylow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paylow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Paylow family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Paylow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Paylow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paylow 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 Paylow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paylow. 100% of Paylow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Paylow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Paylow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paylow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Paylow. 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 38 military records available for the last name Paylow. For the veterans among your Paylow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paylow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Paylow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paylow in 1979 was 55, and 42 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paylow 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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