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Zenowitz Family History

Zenowitz 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: Benowitz, Janowitz, Lebowitz, Horowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Zenowitz family from?

You can see how Zenowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zenowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zenowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenowitz 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 Zenowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenowitz. 100% of Zenowitz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Zenowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenowitz 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zenowitz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zenowitz. For the veterans among your Zenowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Zenowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zenowitz in 1971 was 86, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenowitz 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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