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Hurwitz Family History

Hurwitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Horowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hurwitz family from?

You can see how Hurwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hurwitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hurwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Hurwitz families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hurwitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hurwitz families in 1891.
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What did your Hurwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hurwitz. 100% of Hurwitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Hurwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hurwitz 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hurwitz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hurwitz. For the veterans among your Hurwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hurwitz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hurwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hurwitz in 1947 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hurwitz 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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