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Purowitz Family History

Purowitz 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, Purohit, Borowitz, Gurewitz, Gurwitz, Hurwitz, Pritz

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Where is the Purowitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purowitz 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 did your Purowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purowitz. 100% of Purowitz women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Purowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Purowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purowitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Purowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Purowitz. For the veterans among your Purowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purowitz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Purowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Purowitz in 1988 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purowitz 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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