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Mostowitz Family History

Mostowitz 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: Moskowitz, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Horowitz, Wojtowicz, Koplowitz

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Where is the Mostowitz family from?

You can see how Mostowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostowitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mostowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mostowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mostowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mostowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mostowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mostowitz. 100% of Mostowitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mostowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostowitz 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mostowitz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mostowitz. For the veterans among your Mostowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Mostowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mostowitz in 1971 was 79, and 84 in 1997.

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