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Lowthert Family History

Lowthert 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: Lowther, Rothert, Lawther, Lockhart, Lower, Lowery, Rother, Luther

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Where is the Lowthert family from?

You can see how Lowthert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowthert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lowthert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lowthert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lowthert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lowthert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowthert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowthert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lowthert. 100% of Lowthert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Lowthert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowthert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lowthert. 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 49 military records available for the last name Lowthert. For the veterans among your Lowthert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowthert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Lowthert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lowthert in 1970 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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