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Mendelowitz Family History

Mendelowitz 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: Mendlowitz, Meyerowitz, Benowitz, Federowicz, Tenerowicz, Wenderoth

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Where is the Mendelowitz family from?

You can see how Mendelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 43 Mendelowitz families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mendelowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mendelowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendelowitz. 29% of Mendelowitz men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Mendelowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendelowitz were Grocer 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
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cutter
    15%
  • Grocer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelowitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendelowitz. 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 147 military records available for the last name Mendelowitz. For the veterans among your Mendelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mendelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mendelowitz in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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