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Jow Family History

Jow Surname Meaning

Chinese:: variant Romanization of the surname 周 see Zhou.

variant Romanization of the surname 鄒 see Zou.

variant Romanization of the surname 曹 see Cao.

variant Romanization of the surname 趙 see Zhao.

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


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Where is the Jow family from?

You can see how Jow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Jow families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jow families in 1911.
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What did your Jow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jow. 100% of Jow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jow 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jow. 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 226 military records available for the last name Jow. For the veterans among your Jow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jow in 1962 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jow 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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