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Lerow Family History

Lerow 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: Leroy, Gerow, Lerew, Legrow, Lebow, Lero, Herod, Low, Leo, Heron

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Where is the Lerow family from?

You can see how Lerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lerow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lerow family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lerow's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Lerow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerow 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 Lerow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lerow. 50% of Lerow 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Lerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lerow. 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 179 military records available for the last name Lerow. For the veterans among your Lerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Lerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lerow in 1964 was 79, and 95 in 1998.

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