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Liebowitz Family History

Liebowitz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Leibowitz.

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


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Where is the Liebowitz family from?

You can see how Liebowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liebowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liebowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Liebowitz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Liebowitz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Liebowitz families in 1911.
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What did your Liebowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liebowitz. 23% of Liebowitz men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Liebowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liebowitz were Operator and 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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Liebowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liebowitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liebowitz. 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 756 military records available for the last name Liebowitz. For the veterans among your Liebowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liebowitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Liebowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liebowitz in 1953 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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