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Yavitz Family History

Yavitz 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: Ravitz, Zavitz, Savitz, Kanitz, Mavity, Apitz, Abitz, Zaitz, Gavitt

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Where is the Yavitz family from?

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

In 1940, Owner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yavitz. 25% of Yavitz men worked as an Owner and 43% of Yavitz women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yavitz were Merchant and Clerk.

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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

  • Owner
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Yavitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Yavitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yavitz 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Yavitz. 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 60 military records available for the last name Yavitz. For the veterans among your Yavitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yavitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Yavitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yavitz in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yavitz 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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