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Zanowitz Family History

Zanowitz 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: Janowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Zdanowicz, Benowitz, Kanitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Zanowitz family from?

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

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanowitz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zanowitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zanowitz. For the veterans among your Zanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanowitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Zanowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zanowitz in 1953 was 39, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanowitz 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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