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Rewitz Family History

Rewitz 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: Reitz, Dewitz, Beitz, Hewitt, Reetz, Rentz, Weitz, Reith, Ritz, Seitz

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Where is the Rewitz family from?

You can see how Rewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rewitz families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rewitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewitz 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 109 census records available for the last name Rewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewitz 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 Rewitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rewitz. For the veterans among your Rewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1969, in the United States, Rewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rewitz in 1965 was 44, and 85 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewitz 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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