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Simchowitz Family History

Simchowitz 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, Stachowicz, Schwetz, Gershowitz, Schlitz, Stachowiak

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Where is the Simchowitz family from?

You can see how Simchowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simchowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Simchowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simchowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Simchowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simchowitz 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 82 census records available for the last name Simchowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simchowitz 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Simchowitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Simchowitz. For the veterans among your Simchowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simchowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Simchowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Simchowitz in 1969 was 76, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simchowitz 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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