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Shivitz Family History

Shivitz 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: Savitz, Shibata, Spitz, Shimizu, Spirito, Shirts, Sitz, Shively

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Where is the Shivitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivitz 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 Shivitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shivitz. 50% of Shivitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shivitz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Shivitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Shivitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shivitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shivitz. For the veterans among your Shivitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Shivitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shivitz in 1968 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivitz 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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