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Carow Family History

Carow Surname Meaning

English: variant of Carrow. Americanized form of German Karow.

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


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Where is the Carow family from?

You can see how Carow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Carow families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Carow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carow families in 1911.
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What did your Carow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Carow. 43% of Carow men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Carow women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carow were Cult and Mnagre.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Beurier
    29%
  • Cult
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Mnagre
    50%

What Carow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carow 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Carow. 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 793 military records available for the last name Carow. For the veterans among your Carow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Carow in 1963 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carow 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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