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Dershowitz Family History

Dershowitz 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: Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Berkowitz, Herskovitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Dershowitz family from?

You can see how Dershowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dershowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Dershowitz families living in New Jersey. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dershowitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dershowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dershowitz 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 Dershowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dershowitz. 72% of Dershowitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dershowitz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dershowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Dershowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dershowitz 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dershowitz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dershowitz. For the veterans among your Dershowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dershowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dershowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dershowitz in 1963 was 90, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dershowitz 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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