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Denowitz Family History

Denowitz 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: Benowitz, Dewitz, Janowitz, Lebowitz, Horowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Denowitz family from?

You can see how Denowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Denowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Denowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Denowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Denowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denowitz. 43% of Denowitz men worked as an Owner and 34% of Denowitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Denowitz were Cutter and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Cutter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Denowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Denowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denowitz 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Denowitz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Denowitz. For the veterans among your Denowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Denowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Denowitz in 1965 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denowitz 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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