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Dworkowitz Family History

Dworkowitz 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: Horowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Borowitz, Markowitz, Dworkin

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Where is the Dworkowitz family from?

You can see how Dworkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dworkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dworkowitz families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dworkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dworkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dworkowitz 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 Dworkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dworkowitz. 34% of Dworkowitz men worked as an Operator and 100% of Dworkowitz women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Dworkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Dworkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dworkowitz 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Dworkowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Dworkowitz. For the veterans among your Dworkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dworkowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dworkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dworkowitz in 1971 was 73, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dworkowitz 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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