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Dishowitz Family History

Dishowitz 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, Moskowitz, Lipkowitz, Moscowitz, Liebowitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Dishowitz family from?

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

In 1940, Saleman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dishowitz. 100% of Dishowitz men worked as a Saleman.

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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

  • Saleman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Dishowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dishowitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dishowitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dishowitz. For the veterans among your Dishowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dishowitz lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Dishowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dishowitz in 1984 was 72, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dishowitz 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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