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Samovitz Family History

Samovitz 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: Labovitz, Savitz, Moritz, Rakowitz, Jacobitz, Ravitz, Savitt

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Where is the Samovitz family from?

You can see how Samovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Samovitz families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Samovitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samovitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Samovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Samovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samovitz 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Samovitz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Samovitz. For the veterans among your Samovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samovitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Samovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Samovitz in 1961 was 57, and 90 in 2003.

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