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Hilowitz Family History

Hilowitz 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: Smilowitz, Horowitz, Haimowitz, Lowitz, Hymowitz, Rakowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Hilowitz family from?

You can see how Hilowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hilowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hilowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hilowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hilowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hilowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Hilowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hilowitz 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Hilowitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hilowitz. For the veterans among your Hilowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hilowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hilowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hilowitz in 1965 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hilowitz 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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