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Golwitzer Family History

Golwitzer 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: Politzer, Gillitzer, Schwitzer, Holtzer, Konitzer, Glotzer, Greitzer

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Where is the Golwitzer family from?

You can see how Golwitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golwitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Golwitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Golwitzer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Golwitzer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Golwitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golwitzer 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 Golwitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golwitzer. 60% of Golwitzer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Golwitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Golwitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golwitzer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Golwitzer. 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 113 military records available for the last name Golwitzer. For the veterans among your Golwitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golwitzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Golwitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Golwitzer in 1966 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golwitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golwitzer 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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