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Dantowitz Family History

Dantowitz Surname 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: Kantrowitz, Janowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Davidowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Dantowitz family from?

You can see how Dantowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dantowitz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dantowitz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dantowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Dantowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantowitz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dantowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Dantowitz. For the veterans among your Dantowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dantowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dantowitz in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dantowitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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