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Namowitz Family History

Namowitz 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: Rakowitz, Haimowitz, Janowitz, Hymowitz, Moritz, Horowitz, Janowicz

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Where is the Namowitz family from?

You can see how Namowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Namowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Namowitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Namowitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Namowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Namowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Namowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Namowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Namowitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Namowitz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Namowitz. For the veterans among your Namowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Namowitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1990, in the United States, Namowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Namowitz in 1961 was 44, and 93 in 1990.

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