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Lowenfels Family History

Lowenfels 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: Lowenberg, Rosenfeld, Loeffel, Ockenfels, Rozenfeld, Lowndes, Lownes

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Where is the Lowenfels family from?

You can see how Lowenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lowenfels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lowenfels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lowenfels families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lowenfels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lowenfels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lowenfels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lowenfels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Lowenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lowenfels 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Lowenfels. 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 129 military records available for the last name Lowenfels. For the veterans among your Lowenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lowenfels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Lowenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lowenfels in 1965 was 61, and 93 in 1999.

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