Origins of the Lowe surname
What does the name Lowe mean?
The origin of the Lowe surname is English. It is supposed to be a toponymic name, arising from the Old English 'hlaew' (hill or burial mound), and would be given to someone who lived at or near this feature and their heirs. Rarely, some believe the name to be a variant of the Norman word 'loup' (wolf), and be a descriptive name for those who have the qualities or traits of that animal.
Alternative variations of the name Lowe
Lowe, Low, Lowes, Louw, Lou
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Common jobs for Lowes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lowes in 1921
Dressmaker
852
Cotton Weaver
754
Domestic Servant
531
Laundress
475
General Servant Domestic
443
Common male occupations for Lowes in 1921
Coal Miner
1,300
General Labourer
813
Coal Miner Hewer
634
Farmer
586
Agricultural Labourer
529
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