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Gorowitz Family History

Gorowitz 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, Borowitz, Borowicz, Gerwitz, Gurewitz, Gurwitz, Horwitz

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Where is the Gorowitz family from?

You can see how Gorowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Gorowitz families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gorowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gorowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorowitz 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 Gorowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorowitz. 100% of Gorowitz men worked as a Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Gorowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorowitz 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Gorowitz. 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 70 military records available for the last name Gorowitz. For the veterans among your Gorowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gorowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gorowitz in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorowitz 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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