Lowham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Lowham is derived from the Middle English personal name Lefman.

Early Origins of the Lowham family

The surname Lowham was first found in Devon. where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates at Whitstone where they held a family seat.

Early History of the Lowham family

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Lowham Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lowman, Loman, Loweman, Lowham, Loweham and others.

Early Notables of the Lowham family

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Lowham migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lowham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Joseph Lowham, aged 21, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Thomas Arbuthnot"