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Okolow Family History

Okolow 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: Sokolow, Sokolov, Koslow, Kozlow, Solow, Konow, Orlow, Kulow, Okoro

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okolow 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 Okolow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okolow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Okolow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okolow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Okolow. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Okolow. For the veterans among your Okolow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okolow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Okolow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Okolow in 1968 was 77, and 97 in 1997.

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