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Shlimowitz Family History

Shlimowitz 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: Haimowitz, Smilowitz, Klimowicz, Hymowitz, Horowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Shlimowitz family from?

You can see how Shlimowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shlimowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shlimowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shlimowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shlimowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shlimowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shlimowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shlimowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shlimowitz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shlimowitz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shlimowitz. For the veterans among your Shlimowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shlimowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Shlimowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shlimowitz in 1964 was 72, and 47 in 1996.

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