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Salmonowitz Family History

Salmonowitz 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: Aronowitz, Smilowitz, Haimowitz, Jacobowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Salmonowitz family from?

You can see how Salmonowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salmonowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salmonowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Salmonowitz families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Salmonowitz's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Salmonowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salmonowitz 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 Salmonowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salmonowitz. 50% of Salmonowitz men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Salmonowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Salmonowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salmonowitz 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Salmonowitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Salmonowitz. For the veterans among your Salmonowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salmonowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Salmonowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salmonowitz in 1970 was 86, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salmonowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salmonowitz 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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