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Silowitz Family History

Silowitz 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, Lowitz, Slowik, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Leibowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Silowitz family from?

You can see how Silowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Silowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Silowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Silowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Silowitz 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 57 census records available for the last name Silowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silowitz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Silowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Silowitz. For the veterans among your Silowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Silowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Silowitz in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Silowitz 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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