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Berlowitz Family History

Berlowitz Name 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: Berkowitz, Benowitz, Borowitz, Berkovitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Berlowitz family from?

You can see how Berlowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berlowitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berlowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Berlowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berlowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berlowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berlowitz 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 Berlowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berlowitz. 24% of Berlowitz men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Berlowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berlowitz were Grocery Clerk and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Grocery Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berlowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berlowitz 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Berlowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Berlowitz. For the veterans among your Berlowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berlowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Berlowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berlowitz in 1962 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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