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Lotwis Family History

Lotwis 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: Lewis, Litwin, Lois, Louis, Lollis, Loomis, Loris, Lowes, Botwin

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Where is the Lotwis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lotwis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lotwis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Lotwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lotwis 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 Lotwis. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lotwis. For the veterans among your Lotwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lotwis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lotwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lotwis in 1962 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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