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Waislow Family History

Waislow 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: Winslow, Maslow, Wadlow, Willow, Anslow, Wardlow, Waskow, Wiskow

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Where is the Waislow family from?

You can see how Waislow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waislow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Waislow families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Waislow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Waislow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waislow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Waislow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waislow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waislow. 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 48 military records available for the last name Waislow. For the veterans among your Waislow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waislow lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Waislow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waislow in 1985 was 77, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waislow 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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