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Lowenthal Surname Meaning

German (Löwenthal): habitational name from any of various places called Löwenthal. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Löwenthal): artificial name composed of German Löwe ‘lion’ + Thal ‘valley’.

In some cases, it is associated with the personal names Levi (see Levy) or Leib or Lew ‘lion’. Compare Loewenthal.

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


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Where is the Lowenthal family from?

You can see how Lowenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowenthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lowenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Lowenthal families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lowenthal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lowenthal families in 1891.
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What did your Lowenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lowenthal. 74% of Lowenthal 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%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • None
    8%
  • Student
    8%

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There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lowenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowenthal 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lowenthal. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lowenthal. For the veterans among your Lowenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowenthal lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lowenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lowenthal in 1945 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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