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Gilowitz Family History

Gilowitz 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: Smilowitz, Lowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Leibowitz, Kaplowitz, Lobitz

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Where is the Gilowitz family from?

You can see how Gilowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gilowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilowitz 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 41 census records available for the last name Gilowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilowitz 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 Gilowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gilowitz. For the veterans among your Gilowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Gilowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilowitz in 1964 was 85, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilowitz 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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