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Lowson Family History

Lowson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Low, a pet form of Laurence (see Lawrence) + -son.

Compare Lawson, Larson, and Lorrison.

See Leveson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lowson family from?

You can see how Lowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 197 Lowson families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lowson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lowson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowson 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 Lowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lowson. 50% of Lowson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Lowson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowson were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    17%
  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowson 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 Lowson. 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 845 military records available for the last name Lowson. For the veterans among your Lowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Lowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lowson in 1962 was 82, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowson 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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