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Horovitz Family History

Horovitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horovitz family from?

You can see how Horovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horovitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Horovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 9 Horovitz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horovitz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Horovitz families in 1881.
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What did your Horovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Secretary and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Horovitz. 100% of Horovitz men worked as a Secretary and 82% of Horovitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Secretary
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Horovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horovitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Horovitz. 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 552 military records available for the last name Horovitz. For the veterans among your Horovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horovitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Horovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Horovitz in 1956 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horovitz 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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