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Himovitz Family History

Himovitz 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: Haimowitz, Hymowitz, Horovitz, Moritz, Horowitz, Hipolito, Lovitz

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Where is the Himovitz family from?

You can see how Himovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Himovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Himovitz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Himovitz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Himovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Himovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Himovitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Himovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Himovitz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Himovitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Himovitz. For the veterans among your Himovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Himovitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Himovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Himovitz in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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