Loewe Family History

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Loewe Name Meaning

German (Löwe): from Middle High German lewe, löuwe ‘lion’, hence a nickname for a brave or regal person. In some cases the surname may have been a habitational name, from a house distinguished by the sign of a lion. The surname in the sense ‘lion’ is also found in Dutch, Swedish, and Danish. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Löwe): ornamental name from German Löwe ‘lion’. Compare Lowe. Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Levy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lowe, Loewy, Lowen, Roewe, Loewer, Love, Howe, Loeser, Liebe, Goede

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Loewe Family Origin

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Loewe Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    27%

  • Laborer

    11%

  • Musician

    5%

  • Barber

    3%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Loewe family was Barber. Farmer, Laborer and Musician were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Loewe. The most common Loewe occupation in the USA was Farmer. 27% of Loewe's were Farmers.

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Loewe Historical Records

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Loewe Life Expectancy

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Between 1956 and 2004, Loewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Loewe in 1956 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loewe

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