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Spolowitz Family History

Spolowitz 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: Smilowitz, Horowitz, Politz, Kaplowitz, Aronowitz, Koplowitz

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Where is the Spolowitz family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spolowitz. 60% of Spolowitz men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Spolowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolowitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Spolowitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spolowitz. For the veterans among your Spolowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolowitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Spolowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spolowitz in 1966 was 44, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spolowitz 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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