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Holowitz Family History

Holowitz 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: Horowitz, Koplowitz, Borowitz, Lowitz, Hymowitz, Horwitz, Horovitz

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Where is the Holowitz family from?

You can see how Holowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Holowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holowitz 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 Holowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holowitz. 100% of Holowitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Holowitz women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Holowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holowitz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Holowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Holowitz. For the veterans among your Holowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Holowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holowitz in 1969 was 54, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holowitz 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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