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Zelmanowitz Family History

Zelmanowitz 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: Zdanowicz, Benowitz, Janowitz, Romanowicz, Smilowitz, Janowicz

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Where is the Zelmanowitz family from?

You can see how Zelmanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelmanowitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelmanowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelmanowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmanowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelmanowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelmanowitz. 67% of Zelmanowitz men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Zelmanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanowitz 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanowitz. 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 51 military records available for the last name Zelmanowitz. For the veterans among your Zelmanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zelmanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zelmanowitz in 1965 was 81, and 92 in 2000.

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