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Tarlow Family History

Tarlow Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Tarłów in Poland.

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


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Where is the Tarlow family from?

You can see how Tarlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tarlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tarlow families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tarlow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tarlow families in 1911.
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What did your Tarlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarlow. 27% of Tarlow men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tarlow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarlow were Clerk and Beautician.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Beautician
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tarlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarlow 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Tarlow. 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 278 military records available for the last name Tarlow. For the veterans among your Tarlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tarlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tarlow in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarlow 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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