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Hoorwitz Family History

Hoorwitz 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: Horwitz, Horowitz, Hurwitz, Horvitz, Boortz, Moritz, Goerlitz

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Where is the Hoorwitz family from?

You can see how Hoorwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoorwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hoorwitz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoorwitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hoorwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoorwitz 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 61 census records available for the last name Hoorwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoorwitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hoorwitz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hoorwitz. For the veterans among your Hoorwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoorwitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Hoorwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hoorwitz in 1965 was 87, and 91 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoorwitz 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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