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Lowthian Family History

Lowthian Surname Meaning

see Lothian.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lowthian family from?

You can see how Lowthian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowthian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lowthian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Lowthian families living in Cumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lowthian's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Lowthian families in 1891.
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What did your Lowthian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowthian. 25% of Lowthian men worked as a Master Joiner and 83% of Lowthian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowthian were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Master Joiner
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • Dock Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Lowthian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lowthian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowthian 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Lowthian. 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 400 military records available for the last name Lowthian. For the veterans among your Lowthian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowthian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lowthian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lowthian in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowthian 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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