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Shabanowitz Family History

Shabanowitz 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: Rabinowitz, Aronowitz, Benowitz, Haimowitz, Abramowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Shabanowitz family from?

You can see how Shabanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shabanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shabanowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shabanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shabanowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shabanowitz 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 17 census records available for the last name Shabanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shabanowitz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shabanowitz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shabanowitz. For the veterans among your Shabanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shabanowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shabanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shabanowitz in 1969 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shabanowitz 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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