Dowitz Family History

Dowitz 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: Dewitz, Lowitz, Kowitz, Moritz, Dowie, Politz, Witz, Opitz, Lobitz, Lovitz

53	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
32	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Dowitz family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Dowitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Dowitz. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Dowitz. For the veterans among your Dowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowitz lifespan?

Average Dowitz life expectancy in 1976 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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Dowitz Surname Meaning

Where is the Dowitz family from?

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What is the average Dowitz lifespan?

Average Dowitz life expectancy in 1976 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

Dowitz Family History

Dowitz Surname Meaning

111 record(s) for Dowitz

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Where is the Dowitz family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Dowitz lifespan?

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Dowitz Surname Meaning

111 record(s) for Dowitz

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Where is the Dowitz family from?

What Dowitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dowitz family history

What is the average Dowitz lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dowitz family tree

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