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Lownes Name Meaning

English: variant of Lown .

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


Similar surnames: Lowndes, Lowes, Jones, Bownes, Townes, Sones, Lones, Powles, Mowles

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Where is the Lownes family from?

You can see how Lownes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lownes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lownes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Lownes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lownes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lownes families in 1891.
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What did your Lownes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lownes. 43% of Lownes men worked as a House Painter and 86% of Lownes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lownes were General Labourer and Lift Attendant. .

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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

  • House Painter
    43%
  • Small Holder marshm
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cleaner
    8%
  • Lift Attendant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lownes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lownes 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Lownes. 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 405 military records available for the last name Lownes. For the veterans among your Lownes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lownes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lownes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lownes in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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