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Billowitz Family History

Billowitz 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, Billotte, Berkowitz, Kaplowitz, Benowitz, Koplowitz

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Where is the Billowitz family from?

You can see how Billowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Billowitz families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Billowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Billowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billowitz 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 Billowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billowitz. 100% of Billowitz men worked as a Knitter and 100% of Billowitz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Billowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billowitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Billowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Billowitz. For the veterans among your Billowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Billowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Billowitz in 1969 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billowitz 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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