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Notowitz Family History

Notowitz 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, Borowitz, Kotowicz, Kottwitz, Rakowitz, Borowicz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Notowitz family from?

You can see how Notowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Notowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Notowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Notowitz families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Notowitz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Notowitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Notowitz 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 Notowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Notowitz. 100% of Notowitz men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Notowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Notowitz 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Notowitz. 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 79 military records available for the last name Notowitz. For the veterans among your Notowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Notowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Notowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Notowitz in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Notowitz 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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