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Elowe Family History

Elowe 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: Lowe, Blowe, Clowe, Flowe, Flower, Low, Loge, Stowe, Love, Loewe

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Where is the Elowe family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elowe 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 Elowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elowe. 100% of Elowe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elowe women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Elowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Elowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elowe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elowe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elowe. For the veterans among your Elowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elowe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Elowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elowe in 1969 was 75, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elowe 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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