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Robowitz Family History

Robowitz 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, Rakowitz, Aronowitz, Borowitz, Lebowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Robowitz family from?

You can see how Robowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Robowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Robowitz family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Robowitz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Robowitz families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Robowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robowitz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Robowitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robowitz. For the veterans among your Robowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robowitz lifespan?

Average Robowitz life expectancy in 1967 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robowitz 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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