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Lowenstien Family History

Lowenstien 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: Lowenstein, Lorensen, Lorentzen, Loewenstein, Rosenstiel, Howenstine

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Where is the Lowenstien family from?

You can see how Lowenstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowenstien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lowenstien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Lowenstien families living in Maryland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lowenstien's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lowenstien families in 1880.
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What did your Lowenstien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Lowenstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowenstien 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lowenstien. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lowenstien. For the veterans among your Lowenstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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