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Yalowitz Family History

Yalowitz 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: Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Lowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz, Malwitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Yalowitz family from?

You can see how Yalowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yalowitz families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Yalowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yalowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yalowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yalowitz. 30% of Yalowitz men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Yalowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Yalowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalowitz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Yalowitz. 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 323 military records available for the last name Yalowitz. For the veterans among your Yalowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yalowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yalowitz in 1966 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalowitz 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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