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Urowitz Family History

Urowitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Gurewitz, Krawitz, Gurwitz

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Where is the Urowitz family from?

You can see how Urowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Urowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Urowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urowitz 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 59 census records available for the last name Urowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urowitz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Urowitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Urowitz. For the veterans among your Urowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Urowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Urowitz in 1965 was 71, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urowitz 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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