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Meirowitz Family History

Meirowitz 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: Leibowitz, Meyerowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Meirowitz family from?

You can see how Meirowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meirowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Meirowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meirowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meirowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirowitz 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 Meirowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meirowitz. 75% of Meirowitz 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
    75%
  • Baker
    25%

What Meirowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Meirowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirowitz 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Meirowitz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Meirowitz. For the veterans among your Meirowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meirowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meirowitz in 1965 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meirowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meirowitz 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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