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Gulow Family History

Gulow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glow, Bulow, Kulow, Galow, Guo, Low, Clow, Gullo, Lubow, Gula

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Where is the Gulow family from?

You can see how Gulow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gulow families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gulow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gulow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulow. 100% of Gulow men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Gulow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gulow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Gulow. For the veterans among your Gulow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gulow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gulow in 1971 was 82, and 88 in 2001.

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