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Hymowitz Family History

Hymowitz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Haimowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hymowitz family from?

You can see how Hymowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 45 Hymowitz families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Hymowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hymowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Hymowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hymowitz. 16% of Hymowitz men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Hymowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymowitz were Painter and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    45%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hymowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymowitz 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hymowitz. 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 194 military records available for the last name Hymowitz. For the veterans among your Hymowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymowitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hymowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hymowitz in 1955 was 40, and 88 in 2003.

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