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Elow Family History

Elow 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: Low, Clow, Elo, Below, Blow, Glow, Flow, Enlow, Loy, Bow

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Where is the Elow family from?

You can see how Elow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elow family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elow's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Elow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elow 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 180 census records available for the last name Elow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elow 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Elow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Elow. For the veterans among your Elow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Elow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elow in 1957 was 47, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elow 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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