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Gilerowitz Family History

Gilerowitz 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: Gerwitz, Meyerowitz, Liebowitz, Lebowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Gilerowitz family from?

You can see how Gilerowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilerowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilerowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilerowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilerowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Gilerowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilerowitz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gilerowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilerowitz. For the veterans among your Gilerowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilerowitz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Gilerowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilerowitz in 1981 was 78, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilerowitz 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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