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Lowa Family History

Lowa Surname 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: Low, Loza, Lona, Lown, Lowe, Loga, Lowy, Lora, Loya, Glowa

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Where is the Lowa family from?

You can see how Lowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lowa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Lowa families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lowa's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lowa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowa 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 Lowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lowa. 24% of Lowa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Lowa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowa were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Lowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowa 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Lowa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lowa. For the veterans among your Lowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lowa in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lowa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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