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Barnovitz Family History

Barnovitz 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: Markovitz, Berkovitz, Berkowitz, Markovits, Aronowitz, Benowitz

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Where is the Barnovitz family from?

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

What did your Barnovitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Barnovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barnovitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Barnovitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Barnovitz. For the veterans among your Barnovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barnovitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Barnovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barnovitz in 1972 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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