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Dragowitz Family History

Dragowitz 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: Rakowitz, Aronowitz, Dragovich, Abramowitz, Janowitz, Krawitz

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Where is the Dragowitz family from?

You can see how Dragowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dragowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dragowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dragowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dragowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dragowitz. 100% of Dragowitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Dragowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragowitz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dragowitz. 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 Dragowitz. For the veterans among your Dragowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Dragowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dragowitz in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 1979.

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