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Lowney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Looney .

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


Similar surnames: Loney, Howey, Downey, Looney, Lowary, Roney, Lowrey, Downes, Lohrey

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Where is the Lowney family from?

You can see how Lowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lowney families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lowney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lowney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lowney. 20% of Lowney men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Lowney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowney were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lowney. For the veterans among your Lowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lowney in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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