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Farlowe Family History

Farlowe Name 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: Farlow, Harlowe, Marlowe, Barlowe, Barlow, Fallows, Harlow, Marlow

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Where is the Farlowe family from?

You can see how Farlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlowe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Farlowe family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Farlowe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Farlowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farlowe. 100% of Farlowe women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Farlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlowe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Farlowe. 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 32 military records available for the last name Farlowe. For the veterans among your Farlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlowe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Farlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Farlowe in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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