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Semenowitz Family History

Semenowitz 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: Smilowitz, Benowitz, Meyerowitz, Berkowitz, Gershowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Semenowitz family from?

You can see how Semenowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semenowitz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenowitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Semenowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Semenowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenowitz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Semenowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Semenowitz. For the veterans among your Semenowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenowitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Semenowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Semenowitz in 1961 was 43, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenowitz 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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