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Rowitzer Family History

Rowitzer 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: Konitzer, Ritzer, Roetzer, Politzer, Switzer, Rotter, Pitzer, Sitzer

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Where is the Rowitzer family from?

You can see how Rowitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rowitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rowitzer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rowitzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rowitzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rowitzer 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 Rowitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rowitzer. 100% of Rowitzer men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Rowitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rowitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rowitzer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rowitzer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rowitzer. For the veterans among your Rowitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rowitzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Rowitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rowitzer in 1972 was 79, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rowitzer 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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