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Lowney Family History

Lowney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Looney.

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


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Where is the Lowney family from?

You can see how Lowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Lowney families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lowney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lowney families in 1911.
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What did your Lowney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lowney. 60% of Lowney men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowney. 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 Lowney. For the veterans among your Lowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lowney in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lowney 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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