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Lowder Family History

Lowder Surname Meaning

Scottish northern Irish and northern English: variant of Lauder. Americanized form of German Lauter.

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


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Where is the Lowder family from?

You can see how Lowder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Lowder families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lowder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowder families in 1891.
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What did your Lowder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowder. 40% of Lowder men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Lowder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowder were Farm Labourer Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    40%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Farm Labourer Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Lowder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowder. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lowder. For the veterans among your Lowder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowder lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lowder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lowder in 1941 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowder 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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