History of your Surname
Get access to Pudlow family records.Start a free trial

Pudlow Family History

Pudlow 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: Ludlow, Pudlo, Hudlow, Sudlow, Peplow, Buelow, Wadlow, Rudow, Pellow

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Pudlow family from?

You can see how Pudlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pudlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pudlow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pudlow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pudlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pudlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pudlow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pudlow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Pudlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pudlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pudlow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Pudlow

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Pudlow. 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.

View all Pudlow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pudlow. For the veterans among your Pudlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pudlow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pudlow family history

Discover More

What is the average Pudlow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pudlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pudlow in 1955 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pudlow

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pudlow family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Pudlow last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial