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Loewy Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Löwy): Germanized form of Levy . Swiss German (also Löwy): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe ). Compare Lowy .

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


Similar surnames: Lowy, Loewe, Loew, Lewy, Lowe, Loeb, Lew, Ley, Toews, Lorey

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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 1880 there were 21 Loewy families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Loewy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Loewy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loewy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loewy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loewy. 33% of Loewy men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Loewy women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loewy were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Physician
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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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 Canada, 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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