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Lowell Family History

Lowell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lovell derived from Anglo-Norman French lou ‘wolf’ + the diminutive suffix -el.

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


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Where is the Lowell family from?

You can see how Lowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Lowell families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Lowell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowell families in 1891.
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What did your Lowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowell. 50% of Lowell men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Lowell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowell were School Porter and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • School Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Lowell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Lowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Lowell. For the veterans among your Lowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowell lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lowell in 1940 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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