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Hamovitz Family History

Hamovitz 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: Haimowitz, Labovitz, Hymowitz, Horovitz, Moritz, Horowitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Hamovitz family from?

You can see how Hamovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamovitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamovitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hamovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamovitz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hamovitz. 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 Hamovitz. For the veterans among your Hamovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamovitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hamovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hamovitz in 1970 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamovitz 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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