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Stowitz Family History

Stowitz 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: Stoltz, Steitz, Stotz, Streitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Stitz, Stortz, Stowe

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Where is the Stowitz family from?

You can see how Stowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stowitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Stowitz families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stowitz's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Stowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Stowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stowitz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Stowitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stowitz. For the veterans among your Stowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Stowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Stowitz in 1965 was 70, and 69 in 1973.

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