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Harvitz Family History

Harvitz 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: Hurvitz, Horvitz, Hartz, Garlitz, Harvin, Ravitz, Zavitz, Harvick

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Where is the Harvitz family from?

You can see how Harvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harvitz families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harvitz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Harvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvitz 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 Harvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harvitz. 100% of Harvitz men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Harvitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Harvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvitz 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Harvitz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Harvitz. For the veterans among your Harvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Harvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Harvitz in 1972 was 68, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvitz 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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