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Garlow Family History

Garlow Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Garłów in Poland. This surname is not found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Garlow family from?

You can see how Garlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 66 Garlow families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Garlow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garlow families in 1911.
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What did your Garlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garlow. 54% of Garlow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer
    47%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlow 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Garlow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garlow. For the veterans among your Garlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Garlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garlow in 1959 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garlow 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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