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Horiwitz Family History

Horiwitz 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, Horwitz, Borowitz, Hurwitz, Horvitz, Horovitz, Moritz

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Where is the Horiwitz family from?

You can see how Horiwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horiwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Horiwitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Horiwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Horiwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horiwitz 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 Horiwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horiwitz. 100% of Horiwitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Horiwitz women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Horiwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Horiwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horiwitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Horiwitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Horiwitz. For the veterans among your Horiwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horiwitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Horiwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Horiwitz in 1969 was 90, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horiwitz 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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