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Goldowitz Family History

Goldowitz 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: Horowitz, Goldsmith, Goldwire, Moskowitz, Koplowitz, Borowitz, Lowitz

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Where is the Goldowitz family from?

You can see how Goldowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goldowitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goldowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goldowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldowitz 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 Goldowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goldowitz. 100% of Goldowitz men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Goldowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Goldowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldowitz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Goldowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Goldowitz. For the veterans among your Goldowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Goldowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goldowitz in 1962 was 66, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goldowitz 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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