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Lowman Family History

Lowman Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Uplowman in Devon. The place takes its name from the river Loman (from the British root lem- ‘elm’).

from the Middle English personal name Loveman (Old English Lēofmann from lēof ‘dear beloved’ + mann ‘man’).

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


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Where is the Lowman family from?

You can see how Lowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 175 Lowman families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lowman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowman families in 1891.
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What did your Lowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowman. 13% of Lowman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Lowman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowman were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Bank Clerk
    7%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Lowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lowman. For the veterans among your Lowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lowman in 1943 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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