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Whallow Family History

Whallow 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: Whallon, Shallow, Callow, Ballow, Swallow, Harlow, Hallows, Sharlow

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Where is the Whallow family from?

You can see how Whallow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whallow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whallow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whallow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whallow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whallow 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 20 census records available for the last name Whallow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whallow 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 Whallow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whallow. For the veterans among your Whallow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whallow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Whallow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whallow in 1965 was 23, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whallow 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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