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Lowthorpe Family History

Lowthorpe Surname Meaning

From Lowthorpe (ER Yorks) which is recorded as Laugetorp in 1086 and Loutorp in the 12th century.

The place-name may derive from the Old Scandinavian personal name Lági + Old Scandinavian þorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Lowthorpe family from?

You can see how Lowthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowthorpe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Lowthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Lowthorpe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lowthorpe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lowthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Lowthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lowthorpe. 50% of Lowthorpe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Lowthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowthorpe 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Lowthorpe. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lowthorpe. For the veterans among your Lowthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowthorpe lifespan?

Average Lowthorpe life expectancy in 1986 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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