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Yawitz Family History

Yawitz 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: Kanitz, Witz, Apitz, Abitz, Zaitz, Dewitz, Ravitz, Zavitz, Panitz

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Where is the Yawitz family from?

You can see how Yawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Yawitz families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yawitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yawitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yawitz 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 Yawitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yawitz. 43% of Yawitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yawitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Yawitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Yawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yawitz 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Yawitz. 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 69 military records available for the last name Yawitz. For the veterans among your Yawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yawitz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yawitz in 1952 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yawitz 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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