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Nowitz Family History

Nowitz 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: Lowitz, Kowitz, Moritz, Nortz, Notz, Nocito, Politz, Witz, Opitz

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Where is the Nowitz family from?

You can see how Nowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nowitz families living in Connecticut. This was about 30% of all the recorded Nowitz's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Nowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowitz 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 Nowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowitz. 50% of Nowitz men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Nowitz women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Nowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Nowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowitz 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Nowitz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nowitz. For the veterans among your Nowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Nowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nowitz in 1958 was 61, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowitz 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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