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Morwitz Family History

Morwitz 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: Moritz, Marwitz, Horwitz, Horowitz, Morita, Gerwitz, Morfitt

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Where is the Morwitz family from?

You can see how Morwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Morwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Morwitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Morwitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Morwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morwitz 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 Morwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morwitz. 67% of Morwitz men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Morwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Morwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morwitz 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Morwitz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Morwitz. For the veterans among your Morwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morwitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Morwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Morwitz in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morwitz 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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