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Harawitz Family History

Harawitz 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: Horowitz, Marwitz, Krawitz, Hurwitz, Horwitz, Hardwick, Hartz, Harari

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Where is the Harawitz family from?

You can see how Harawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Harawitz families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harawitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harawitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Harawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harawitz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Harawitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Harawitz. For the veterans among your Harawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harawitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Harawitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harawitz in 1964 was 64, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harawitz 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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