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Sinowitz Family History

Sinowitz 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, Benowitz, Janowitz, Horowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Sinowitz family from?

You can see how Sinowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sinowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sinowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sinowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinowitz. 30% of Sinowitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sinowitz women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Sinowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sinowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinowitz 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sinowitz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sinowitz. For the veterans among your Sinowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sinowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sinowitz in 1968 was 42, and 89 in 2003.

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