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Lowells Family History

Lowells Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lowell, Howells, Wells, Powell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell

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Where is the Lowells family from?

You can see how Lowells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lowells family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lowells's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lowells families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowells ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lowells ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Lowells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowells 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lowells. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Lowells. For the veterans among your Lowells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowells lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lowells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lowells in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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