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Loewy Family History

Loewy Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Löwy): Germanized form of Levy.

Swiss German (also Löwy): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe).

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


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Where is the Loewy family from?

You can see how Loewy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loewy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Loewy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Loewy families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Loewy's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Loewy families in 1891.
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What did your Loewy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loewy. 58% of Loewy 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
    58%
  • Domestic Help
    11%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Loewy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loewy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loewy 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 Loewy. 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 701 military records available for the last name Loewy. For the veterans among your Loewy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loewy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Loewy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Loewy in 1959 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loewy 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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