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Lowdin Family History

Lowdin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loudin, Lowden, Cowdin, Bowden, Cowden, London, Howden, Lewin, Bodin

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Where is the Lowdin family from?

You can see how Lowdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowdin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lowdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Lowdin family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lowdin's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Lowdin families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Lowdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowdin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Lowdin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lowdin. For the veterans among your Lowdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowdin lifespan?

Average Lowdin life expectancy in 1993 was 3 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowdin 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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