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Iskowitz Family History

Iskowitz 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, Moskowitz, Itzkowitz, Lipkowitz, Kowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Iskowitz family from?

You can see how Iskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 33 Iskowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Iskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iskowitz 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 Iskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iskowitz. 46% of Iskowitz men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Iskowitz women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iskowitz were Chauffeur and Bookeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Bookeeper
    19%

What Iskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iskowitz 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Iskowitz. 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 141 military records available for the last name Iskowitz. For the veterans among your Iskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iskowitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Iskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Iskowitz in 1960 was 47, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iskowitz 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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