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Loweth Family History

Loweth Surname Meaning

see Louth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loweth family from?

You can see how Loweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loweth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loweth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Loweth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Loweth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Loweth families in 1911.
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What did your Loweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loweth. 50% of Loweth men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Loweth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loweth were Worsted Spinner and Homedutys.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Worsted Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Homedutys
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loweth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loweth 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Loweth. 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 244 military records available for the last name Loweth. For the veterans among your Loweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loweth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Loweth in 1962 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loweth 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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