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Herowitz Family History

Herowitz 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, Berkowitz, Gerwitz, Benowitz, Borowitz, Herskowitz

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Where is the Herowitz family from?

You can see how Herowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Herowitz families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Herowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herowitz 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 Herowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herowitz. 34% of Herowitz men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Herowitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herowitz were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Furrier
    13%
  • Own Business
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Herowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Herowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herowitz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Herowitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Herowitz. For the veterans among your Herowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Herowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Herowitz in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herowitz 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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