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Oskowitz Family History

Oskowitz 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: Moskowitz, Rakowitz, Kowitz, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Oskowitz family from?

You can see how Oskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oskowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskowitz 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 Oskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskowitz. 100% of Oskowitz 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 52 census records available for the last name Oskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskowitz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Oskowitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oskowitz. For the veterans among your Oskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Oskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oskowitz in 1971 was 51, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskowitz 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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