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Wislow Family History

Wislow 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, Willow, Wiskow, Koslow, Maslow, Kinslow, Wadlow, Anslow

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Where is the Wislow family from?

You can see how Wislow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wislow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wislow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wislow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wislow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wislow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wislow 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 Wislow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wislow. 100% of Wislow men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Wislow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wislow 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Wislow. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wislow. For the veterans among your Wislow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wislow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Wislow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wislow in 1975 was 82, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wislow 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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