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Lowdermilk Family History

Lowdermilk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lautermilch (see Laudermilk).

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


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Where is the Lowdermilk family from?

You can see how Lowdermilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowdermilk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowdermilk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lowdermilk families living in North Carolina. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lowdermilk's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lowdermilk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowdermilk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lowdermilk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lowdermilk. 27% of Lowdermilk men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Lowdermilk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowdermilk were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Lowdermilk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lowdermilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowdermilk 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Lowdermilk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lowdermilk. For the veterans among your Lowdermilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowdermilk lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lowdermilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lowdermilk in 1944 was 25, and 62 in 2004.

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