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Sorowitz Family History

Sorowitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Borowicz, Horwitz, Horovitz, Sorokin, Moritz

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Where is the Sorowitz family from?

You can see how Sorowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorowitz 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 Sorowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorowitz. 100% of Sorowitz 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Sorowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorowitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sorowitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sorowitz. For the veterans among your Sorowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorowitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Sorowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sorowitz in 1975 was 83, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorowitz 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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