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Lowing Name Meaning

English: variant of Lewin 1 or Loving

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


Similar surnames: Lawing, Rowin, Lorig, Lorang, Lowen, Cowing, Boling, Ewing, Laing

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Where is the Lowing family from?

You can see how Lowing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Lowing families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lowing's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lowing families in 1891.
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What did your Lowing 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 Lowing. 34% of Lowing men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Lowing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowing were House Painter and Private Means. .

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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
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Laundress
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lowing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowing 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Lowing. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lowing. For the veterans among your Lowing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lowing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lowing in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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