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Lowis Family History

Lowis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lewis

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


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Where is the Lowis family from?

You can see how Lowis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 78 Lowis families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lowis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lowis families in 1891.
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What did your Lowis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowis. 24% of Lowis men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Lowis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowis were Hairdresser and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Tractor Driver
    14%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Hairdresser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Lowis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowis 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 Lowis. 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 Lowis. For the veterans among your Lowis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lowis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lowis in 1958 was 75, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowis 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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