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Whurlow Family History

Whurlow 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: Thurlow, Harlow, Hudlow, Sharlow, Thurow, Furlow, Worlow, Whitlow

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Where is the Whurlow family from?

You can see how Whurlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whurlow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Whurlow families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Whurlow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Whurlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Whurlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whurlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whurlow. 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 Whurlow. For the veterans among your Whurlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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