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Urbanowitz Family History

Urbanowitz 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: Urbanowicz, Rakowitz, Urbanowski, Aronowitz, Benowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Urbanowitz family from?

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

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

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farm Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Urbanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urbanowitz 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Urbanowitz. 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 59 military records available for the last name Urbanowitz. For the veterans among your Urbanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urbanowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Urbanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Urbanowitz in 1967 was 77, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Urbanowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urbanowitz 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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