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Harlowe Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Harlow .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harlow, Marlowe, Barlowe, Marlo, Carlyle, Harte, Harle, Marlow

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Where is the Harlowe family from?

You can see how Harlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Harlowe families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harlowe's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Harlowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlowe 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 Harlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlowe. 28% of Harlowe men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Harlowe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlowe were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlowe 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Harlowe. 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 341 military records available for the last name Harlowe. For the veterans among your Harlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlowe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Harlowe in 1958 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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