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Morlow Family History

Morlow 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: Marlow, Morrow, Orlow, Worlow, Morcom, Barlow, Moron, Molloy, Morley

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Where is the Morlow family from?

You can see how Morlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Morlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Morlow families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Morlow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Morlow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morlow. 67% of Morlow 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Morlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morlow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Morlow. 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 30 military records available for the last name Morlow. For the veterans among your Morlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morlow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Morlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Morlow in 1978 was 77, and 66 in 1983.

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