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Sallows Family History

Sallows Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Suffolk): topographic name from Middle English salwe ‘sallow (a species of willow)’ (Old English s(e)alh) with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Sallows family from?

You can see how Sallows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sallows families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 72 Sallows families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sallows's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sallows families in 1911.
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What did your Sallows ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sallows. 52% of Sallows men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sallows women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    52%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Sailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sallows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallows 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Sallows. 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 394 military records available for the last name Sallows. For the veterans among your Sallows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallows lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sallows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sallows in 1962 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallows 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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