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Publow Family History

Publow 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: Dubrow, Lubow, Peplow, Ludlow, Pudlo, Hudlow, Buelow, Blow, Pellow

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Where is the Publow family from?

You can see how Publow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Publow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Publow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Publow families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Publow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Publow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Publow 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 Publow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Publow. 37% of Publow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Publow women worked as a Mill Hand.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mill Hand
    100%

What Publow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Publow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Publow 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Publow. 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 140 military records available for the last name Publow. For the veterans among your Publow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Publow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Publow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Publow in 1970 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Publow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Publow 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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