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Samowitz Family History

Samowitz 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, Sakowicz, Janowitz, Hymowitz, Moritz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Samowitz family from?

You can see how Samowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samowitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Samowitz families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Samowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samowitz. 50% of Samowitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Samowitz women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    50%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Shoe Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Samowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samowitz 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Samowitz. 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 60 military records available for the last name Samowitz. For the veterans among your Samowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samowitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Samowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samowitz in 1960 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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