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Lowdell Family History

Lowdell Surname Meaning

from Loudwell in Hadlow Down (Sussex) which is recorded as Lowdewell in 133. The place-name derives from Old English hlūd ‘loud noisy’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

There may have been some confusion with Ludwell.

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


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Where is the Lowdell family from?

You can see how Lowdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Lowdell families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lowdell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lowdell families in 1891.
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What did your Lowdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farrier smithheavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowdell. 30% of Lowdell men worked as a Farrier smithheavy Worker and 83% of Lowdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowdell were Farm Labourer 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

  • Farrier smithheavy Worker
    30%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    30%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Lowdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lowdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowdell 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Lowdell. 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 202 military records available for the last name Lowdell. For the veterans among your Lowdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowdell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Lowdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lowdell in 1981 was 74, and 69 in 1997.

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