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Sagalow Family History

Sagalow 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: Salow, Galow, Saslow, Schalow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Swallow

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Where is the Sagalow family from?

You can see how Sagalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagalow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sagalow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sagalow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sagalow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sagalow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Sagalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagalow 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Sagalow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sagalow. For the veterans among your Sagalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagalow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Sagalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sagalow in 1960 was 54, and 75 in 2000.

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