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Melowitz Family History

Melowitz 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: Smilowitz, Benowitz, Mendlowitz, Lowitz, Malwitz, Lebowitz, Moritz

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Where is the Melowitz family from?

You can see how Melowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Melowitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Melowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Melowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melowitz 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 Melowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Melowitz. 100% of Melowitz women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Melowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melowitz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Melowitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Melowitz. For the veterans among your Melowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Melowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Melowitz in 1972 was 26, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melowitz 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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