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Datow Family History

Datow 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: Dato, Satow, Daw, Dalton, Bator, Mato, Datta, Sato, Kato, Caton

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Where is the Datow family from?

You can see how Datow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Datow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Datow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Datow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Datow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datow 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 Datow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Datow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datow 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Datow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Datow. For the veterans among your Datow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Datow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Datow in 1970 was 73, and 78 in 1983.

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