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Gelowitz Family History

Gelowitz 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: Gerwitz, Benowitz, Lowitz, Lebowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Gerbitz

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Where is the Gelowitz family from?

You can see how Gelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelowitz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gelowitz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gelowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelowitz 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 Gelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gelowitz. 100% of Gelowitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Gelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelowitz 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 Gelowitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gelowitz. For the veterans among your Gelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelowitz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Gelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gelowitz in 1983 was 68, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelowitz 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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