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Weislow Family History

Weislow 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: Winslow, Weisler, Willow, Denslow, Enslow, Wiskow, Renslow, Teslow

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Where is the Weislow family from?

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

What did your Weislow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Weislow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weislow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Weislow. 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 19 military records available for the last name Weislow. For the veterans among your Weislow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weislow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Weislow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weislow in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2001.

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