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Geowitz Family History

Geowitz 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, Gerbitz, Gewirtz, Dewitz, Benowitz, Gerlitz, Lowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Geowitz family from?

You can see how Geowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Geowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geowitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geowitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Geowitz. For the veterans among your Geowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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