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Lowns Family History

Lowns 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: Lown, Bowns, Lowes, Downs, Towns, Lownes, Long, Lewis, Low, Lins

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Where is the Lowns family from?

You can see how Lowns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lowns families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lowns's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lowns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lowns. 48% of Lowns men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lowns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowns 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Lowns. 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 159 military records available for the last name Lowns. For the veterans among your Lowns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Lowns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lowns in 1967 was 85, and 57 in 2002.

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