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Hunlow Family History

Hunlow 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: Hudlow, Dunlow, Hunton, Dunlop, Harlow, Ludlow, Hanlon, Thurlow

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Where is the Hunlow family from?

You can see how Hunlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hunlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hunlow family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hunlow's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Hunlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunlow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hunlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunlow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hunlow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hunlow. For the veterans among your Hunlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunlow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hunlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hunlow in 1972 was 54, and 57 in 2001.

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