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Loews Family History

Loews Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loewe, Loewy, Loebs, Toews, Loew, Lewis, Low, Lees, Leeds, Lois

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Where is the Loews family from?

You can see how Loews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loews family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Loews families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Loews family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Loews's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Loews families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loews surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loews ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loews. 100% of Loews men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Loews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loews 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Loews. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Loews. For the veterans among your Loews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loews lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Loews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loews in 1973 was 70, and 94 in 1992.

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