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Lowers Family History

Lowers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lower.

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


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Where is the Lowers family from?

You can see how Lowers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Lowers families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lowers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lowers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowers 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 Lowers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lowers. 30% of Lowers men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Lowers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lowers were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lowers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowers 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Lowers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lowers. For the veterans among your Lowers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowers lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lowers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lowers in 1947 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowers 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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