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Plowitz Family History

Plowitz 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, Ploetz, Plotz, Politz, Kaplowitz, Lobitz, Koplowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Plowitz family from?

You can see how Plowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Plowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Plowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Plowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Plowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Plowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Plowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plowitz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Plowitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Plowitz. For the veterans among your Plowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Plowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Plowitz in 1966 was 86, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Plowitz 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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