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Hourvitz Family History

Hourvitz 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: Hurvitz, Horvitz, Hurwitz, Horwitz, Horovitz, Horvat, Horvath, Moritz

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Where is the Hourvitz family from?

You can see how Hourvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hourvitz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hourvitz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Hourvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourvitz 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 21 census records available for the last name Hourvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourvitz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hourvitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hourvitz. For the veterans among your Hourvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourvitz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Hourvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hourvitz in 1979 was 89, and 74 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourvitz 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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