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Wolowitz Family History

Wolowitz 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: Horowitz, Koplowitz, Borowitz, Lowitz, Wollitz, Smilowitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Wolowitz family from?

You can see how Wolowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wolowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wolowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wolowitz families in 1880.
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What did your Wolowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wolowitz. 34% of Wolowitz men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Wolowitz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolowitz were Painter and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wolowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolowitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolowitz. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wolowitz. For the veterans among your Wolowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wolowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wolowitz in 1963 was 86, and 92 in 2003.

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