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Himowitz Family History

Himowitz 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, Hymowitz, Horowitz, Moritz, Smilowitz, Klimowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Himowitz family from?

You can see how Himowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Himowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Himowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Himowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himowitz 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 Himowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Himowitz. 100% of Himowitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Himowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himowitz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Himowitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Himowitz. For the veterans among your Himowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Himowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himowitz in 1967 was 81, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Himowitz 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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