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Eskowitz Family History

Eskowitz 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: Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Kowitz, Herskowitz, Lefkowitz

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Where is the Eskowitz family from?

You can see how Eskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Eskowitz families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskowitz 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 Eskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskowitz. 37% of Eskowitz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Eskowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskowitz were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Optician
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Eskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Eskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskowitz 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 Eskowitz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Eskowitz. For the veterans among your Eskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskowitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Eskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eskowitz in 1958 was 63, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskowitz 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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