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Owitz Family History

Owitz 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: Witz, Opitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Oritz, Fitz, Britz, Kritz, Beitz, Bitz

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Where is the Owitz family from?

You can see how Owitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Owitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Owitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Owitz families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Owitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Owitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Owitz 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 Owitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Owitz. 100% of Owitz men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Owitz women worked as a 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

  • Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Owitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Owitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Owitz 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Owitz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Owitz. For the veterans among your Owitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Owitz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Owitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Owitz in 1948 was 47, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Owitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Owitz 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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