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Magowitz Family History

Magowitz 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: Rakowitz, Marwitz, Janowitz, Malwitz, Markowitz, Moritz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Magowitz family from?

You can see how Magowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magowitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Magowitz families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Magowitz families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Magowitz's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Magowitz families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magowitz 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 Magowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Magowitz. 100% of Magowitz men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Magowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magowitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Magowitz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Magowitz. For the veterans among your Magowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magowitz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Magowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Magowitz in 1977 was 78, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magowitz 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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