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Lowney Family History

Lowney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Looney.

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


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Where is the Lowney family from?

You can see how Lowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lowney families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lowney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowney families in 1891.
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What did your Lowney 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 Lowney. 100% of Lowney men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Lowney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Household Duties
    16%

What Lowney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowney 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 Lowney. 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 Lowney. For the veterans among your Lowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lowney in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lowney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowney 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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