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Hanowitz Family History

Hanowitz 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: Janowitz, Horowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Benowitz, Haimowitz, Hymowitz

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Where is the Hanowitz family from?

You can see how Hanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hanowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hanowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanowitz 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 Hanowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanowitz. 43% of Hanowitz 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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Designer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Hanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanowitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hanowitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hanowitz. For the veterans among your Hanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hanowitz in 1966 was 46, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanowitz 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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