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Schalow Family History

Schalow Surname Meaning

German: Pomeranian name of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Schalow family from?

You can see how Schalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schalow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schalow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schalow family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schalow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Schalow families in 1891.
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What did your Schalow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schalow. 27% of Schalow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schalow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schalow were Salesman and Canner.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Canner
    40%

What Schalow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalow 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Schalow. 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 462 military records available for the last name Schalow. For the veterans among your Schalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schalow in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schalow 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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