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Jawitz Family History

Jawitz 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: Kanitz, Witz, Apitz, Abitz, Zaitz, Dewitz, Ravitz, Zavitz, Panitz

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Where is the Jawitz family from?

You can see how Jawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jawitz families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jawitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jawitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawitz 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 Jawitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jawitz. 40% of Jawitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jawitz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Furrier
    40%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Jawitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Jawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawitz 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Jawitz. 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 55 military records available for the last name Jawitz. For the veterans among your Jawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jawitz in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawitz 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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