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Schanowitz Family History

Schanowitz 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: Schantz, Janowitz, Chenowith, Schnitz, Schatz, Schwetz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Schanowitz family from?

You can see how Schanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schanowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schanowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schanowitz 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 Schanowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanowitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schanowitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schanowitz. For the veterans among your Schanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Schanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schanowitz in 1969 was 80, and 77 in 1980.

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