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Lowmaster Family History

Lowmaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Laumeister: occupational name for a master tanner from Middle High German lō (genitive lōwes) ‘tanner’ + meister ‘master’.

The surname Laumeister is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Lowmaster family from?

You can see how Lowmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lowmaster family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lowmaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowmaster families in 1891.
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What did your Lowmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lowmaster. 32% of Lowmaster men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Miner
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lowmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowmaster 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lowmaster. 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 304 military records available for the last name Lowmaster. For the veterans among your Lowmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowmaster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lowmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lowmaster in 1966 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowmaster 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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