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Lowas Family History

Lowas 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: Lomas, Lovas, Lowes, Lonas, Jonas, Lewis, Low, Lucas, Livas, Kotas

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Where is the Lowas family from?

You can see how Lowas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lowas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Lowas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lowas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lowas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lowas. 100% of Lowas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Lowas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Lowas. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lowas. For the veterans among your Lowas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lowas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lowas in 1968 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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