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Dunlow Family History

Dunlow Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Dunlow family from?

You can see how Dunlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dunlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Dunlow families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dunlow's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dunlow families in 1911.
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What did your Dunlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dunlow. 59% of Dunlow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dunlow women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • General Helper
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Dunlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dunlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunlow 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dunlow. 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 199 military records available for the last name Dunlow. For the veterans among your Dunlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunlow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dunlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dunlow in 1961 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunlow 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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