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Loewen Family History

Loewen Surname Meaning

German (Löwen): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe ). Compare Lowen

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


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Where is the Loewen family from?

You can see how Loewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loewen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Loewen family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loewen's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Loewen families in 1891.
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What did your Loewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loewen. 45% of Loewen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Loewen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loewen were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Loewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loewen 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 Loewen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loewen. For the veterans among your Loewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loewen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Loewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Loewen in 1961 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loewen 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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