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Whitelow Family History

Whitelow Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Whitlow.

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


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Where is the Whitelow family from?

You can see how Whitelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Whitelow families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whitelow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitelow families in 1911.
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What did your Whitelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitelow. 29% of Whitelow men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Whitelow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitelow were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Whitelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitelow 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Whitelow. 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 313 military records available for the last name Whitelow. For the veterans among your Whitelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitelow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whitelow in 1952 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitelow 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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