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Loewenstein Family History

Loewenstein Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Löwenstein): see Lowenstein.

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


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Where is the Loewenstein family from?

You can see how Loewenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loewenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Loewenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Loewenstein families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Loewenstein's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Loewenstein families in 1891.
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What did your Loewenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loewenstein. 74% of Loewenstein 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
    74%
  • Refugee
    14%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loewenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loewenstein 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Loewenstein. 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 Loewenstein. For the veterans among your Loewenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loewenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Loewenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Loewenstein in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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