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Jankelowitz Family History

Jankelowitz 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, Kaplowitz, Jakubowicz, Kantrowitz

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Where is the Jankelowitz family from?

You can see how Jankelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankelowitz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jankelowitz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Jankelowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Jankelowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jankelowitz. 100% of Jankelowitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Jankelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankelowitz 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Jankelowitz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jankelowitz. For the veterans among your Jankelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankelowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Jankelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jankelowitz in 1972 was 69, and 48 in 1997.

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