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Harlowe Family History

Harlowe Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Harlow.

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


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Where is the Harlowe family from?

You can see how Harlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Harlowe families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harlowe's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Harlowe families in 1911.
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What did your Harlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harlowe. 100% of Harlowe 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlowe 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Harlowe. 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 341 military records available for the last name Harlowe. For the veterans among your Harlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlowe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harlowe in 1958 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harlowe 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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