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Radlow Family History

Radlow 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: Wadlow, Ramlow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Rado, Marlow, Ludlow

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Where is the Radlow family from?

You can see how Radlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radlow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Radlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Radlow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Radlow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Radlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Radlow 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 Radlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Maker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radlow. 100% of Radlow men worked as a Shoe Maker and 100% of Radlow women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Shoe Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Radlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Radlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radlow 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Radlow. 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 74 military records available for the last name Radlow. For the veterans among your Radlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Radlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Radlow in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radlow 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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