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Horwitt Family History

Horwitt 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: Howitt, Horwitz, Hewitt, Horowitz, Horwich, Morfitt, Horwath, Porritt

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Where is the Horwitt family from?

You can see how Horwitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Horwitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Horwitt families living in Oregon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Horwitt's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Horwitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Horwitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Horwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwitt 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Horwitt. 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 38 military records available for the last name Horwitt. For the veterans among your Horwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Horwitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Horwitt in 1962 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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