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Loewenthal Family History

Loewenthal Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Löwenthal): see Lowenthal.

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


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Where is the Loewenthal family from?

You can see how Loewenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loewenthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Loewenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loewenthal families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Loewenthal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Loewenthal families in 1891.
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What did your Loewenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loewenthal. 65% of Loewenthal 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
    65%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loewenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loewenthal 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 Loewenthal. 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 541 military records available for the last name Loewenthal. For the veterans among your Loewenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loewenthal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Loewenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Loewenthal in 1953 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loewenthal 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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