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Lowel Family History

Lowel 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: Lobel, Lower, Lowen, Lowe, Logel, Lowes, Lowell, Powel, Lovel, Lowey

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Where is the Lowel family from?

You can see how Lowel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lowel families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lowel's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lowel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowel 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 Lowel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lowel. 100% of Lowel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lowel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowel 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Lowel. 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 573 military records available for the last name Lowel. For the veterans among your Lowel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Lowel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lowel in 1976 was 66, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lowel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowel 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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