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Kanowitz Family History

Kanowitz 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: Janowitz, Kanitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Kantrowitz, Benowitz

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Where is the Kanowitz family from?

You can see how Kanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Kanowitz families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanowitz 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 Kanowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanowitz. 20% of Kanowitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanowitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kanowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Kanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanowitz 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Kanowitz. 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 152 military records available for the last name Kanowitz. For the veterans among your Kanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanowitz in 1962 was 69, and 5 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanowitz 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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