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Hilow Family History

Hilow 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: Bilow, Hilton, Low, Hill, Milos, Harlow, Hils, Clow, Hille, Hild

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Where is the Hilow family from?

You can see how Hilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hilow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hilow family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilow's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hilow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hilow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilow 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hilow. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hilow. For the veterans among your Hilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hilow in 1974 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

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