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Salowitz Family History

Salowitz 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: Smilowitz, Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Sakowicz, Lowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Salowitz family from?

You can see how Salowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Salowitz families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Salowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Salowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salowitz. 48% of Salowitz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Salowitz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salowitz were Clerk and School 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Salowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salowitz 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Salowitz. 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 73 military records available for the last name Salowitz. For the veterans among your Salowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Salowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Salowitz in 1967 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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