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Kamowitz Family History

Kamowitz 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: Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Haimowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz, Hymowitz, Moritz

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Where is the Kamowitz family from?

You can see how Kamowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kamowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kamowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Kamowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kamowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamowitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kamowitz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kamowitz. For the veterans among your Kamowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamowitz lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Kamowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kamowitz in 1984 was 88, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamowitz 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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