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Shayowitz Family History

Shayowitz 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: Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Haimowitz, Sakowicz, Janowitz

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Where is the Shayowitz family from?

You can see how Shayowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shayowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shayowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayowitz 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 14 census records available for the last name Shayowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayowitz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shayowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shayowitz. For the veterans among your Shayowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shayowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shayowitz in 1965 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayowitz 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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