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Heimowitz Family History

Heimowitz 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: Haimowitz, Leibowitz, Hymowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Klimowicz

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Where is the Heimowitz family from?

You can see how Heimowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Heimowitz families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Heimowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heimowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heimowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimowitz. 22% of Heimowitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heimowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Peddler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heimowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimowitz 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Heimowitz. 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 108 military records available for the last name Heimowitz. For the veterans among your Heimowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimowitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heimowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heimowitz in 1955 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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