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Salow Family History

Salow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Salow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Salow family from?

You can see how Salow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Salow families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Salow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Salow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salow 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 Salow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salow. 25% of Salow men worked as a Salesman and 46% of Salow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salow were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Salow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salow 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Salow. 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 349 military records available for the last name Salow. For the veterans among your Salow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Salow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Salow in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salow 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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