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Lowy Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Lowe, Loy, Loewy, Lory, Lewy, Low, Lown, Lose, Mory, Goy

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Where is the Lowy family from?

You can see how Lowy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lowy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Lowy families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lowy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lowy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lowy. 100% of Lowy women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lowy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowy 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 Lowy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lowy. For the veterans among your Lowy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lowy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lowy in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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