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Canowitz Family History

Canowitz 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: Janowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Benowitz, Kanitz, Canonico, Horowitz

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Where is the Canowitz family from?

You can see how Canowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canowitz families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Canowitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canowitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Canowitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canowitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canowitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canowitz. For the veterans among your Canowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Canowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Canowitz in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 1999.

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