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Aronow Family History

Aronow Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Aronov.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aronow family from?

You can see how Aronow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aronow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Aronow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Aronow families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Aronow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aronow families in 1911.
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What did your Aronow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aronow. 44% of Aronow men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Aronow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aronow were Accountant and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Housewife
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aronow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aronow 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Aronow. 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 266 military records available for the last name Aronow. For the veterans among your Aronow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aronow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aronow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aronow in 1962 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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