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Yelowitz Family History

Yelowitz 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: Benowitz, Lowitz, Lebowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Yelowitz family from?

You can see how Yelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yelowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yelowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yelowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelowitz 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 Yelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelowitz. 100% of Yelowitz men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Yelowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Yelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelowitz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yelowitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yelowitz. For the veterans among your Yelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Yelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yelowitz in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelowitz 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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