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Rowitz Family History

Rowitz 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, Rowett, Reitz, Moritz, Rokita, Horowitz, Ritz

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Where is the Rowitz family from?

You can see how Rowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowitz 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 Rowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rowitz. 42% of Rowitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rowitz women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Contractor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Rowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Rowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowitz 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Rowitz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rowitz. For the veterans among your Rowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Rowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rowitz in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowitz 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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