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Loew Family History

Loew Surname Meaning

German (mainly Löw): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe).

The surname Loew is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Loew family from?

You can see how Loew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Loew families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Loew's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Loew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Loew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loew. 64% of Loew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Paid Domestic Servant
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Loew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loew 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Loew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Loew. For the veterans among your Loew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loew lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Loew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Loew in 1955 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loew 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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