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Vallow Family History

Vallow 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: Callow, Ballow, Vallo, Mallow, Gallow, Vallot, Tallon, Vallin, Gallo

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Where is the Vallow family from?

You can see how Vallow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vallow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vallow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Vallow families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Vallow's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vallow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vallow 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 Vallow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vallow. 50% of Vallow men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vallow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vallow 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vallow. 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 128 military records available for the last name Vallow. For the veterans among your Vallow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vallow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vallow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vallow in 1959 was 55, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vallow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vallow 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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