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Lowman Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Uplowman in Devon. The place takes its name from the river Loman (from the British root lem- ‘elm’). from the Middle English personal name Loveman (Old English Lēofmann from lēofdear beloved’ + mann ‘man’). Compare Lemon .

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


Similar surnames: Bowman, Leaman, Plowman, Notman, Gorman, Todman, Cotman, Sloman

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Where is the Lowman family from?

You can see how Lowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Lowman families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lowman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lowman families in 1911.
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What did your Lowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lowman. 46% of Lowman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lowman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Tanner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Lowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lowman. For the veterans among your Lowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lowman in 1943 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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