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Shmilowitz Family History

Shmilowitz 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: Smilowitz, Haimowitz, Horowitz, Leibowitz, Davidowitz, Kaplowitz

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Shmilowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmilowitz 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shmilowitz. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Shmilowitz. For the veterans among your Shmilowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmilowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Shmilowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shmilowitz in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 1979.

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