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Rogowitz Family History

Rogowitz 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: Horowitz, Rakowitz, Aronowitz, Borowitz, Borowicz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Rogowitz family from?

You can see how Rogowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rogowitz families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rogowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rogowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rogowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Rogowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogowitz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Rogowitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rogowitz. For the veterans among your Rogowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rogowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rogowitz in 1966 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

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