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Bobowitz Family History

Bobowitz Surname 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: Borowitz, Horowitz, Borowicz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Lebowitz

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Where is the Bobowitz family from?

You can see how Bobowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bobowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bobowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bobowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bobowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bobowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bobowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bobowitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bobowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Bobowitz. For the veterans among your Bobowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bobowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Bobowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bobowitz in 1972 was 74, and 71 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bobowitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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