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Ellow Family History

Ellow 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: Bellow, Kellow, Pellow, Mellow, Enlow, Low, Callow, Elton, Elson

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Where is the Ellow family from?

You can see how Ellow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Ellow family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ellow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellow 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 90 census records available for the last name Ellow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ellow. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ellow. For the veterans among your Ellow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Ellow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ellow in 1980 was 73, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellow 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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