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Konowitz Family History

Konowitz 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: Horowitz, Aronowitz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Koplowitz

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Where is the Konowitz family from?

You can see how Konowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konowitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Konowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Konowitz families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Konowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Konowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konowitz. 36% of Konowitz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Konowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konowitz were Farmer 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
    36%
  • Presser
    22%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Konowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konowitz 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Konowitz. 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 141 military records available for the last name Konowitz. For the veterans among your Konowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Konowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Konowitz in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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