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Paskowitz Family History

Paskowitz 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, Falkowitz, Markowitz, Jaskowiak, Berkowitz

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Where is the Paskowitz family from?

You can see how Paskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Paskowitz families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paskowitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Paskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paskowitz 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 Paskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paskowitz. 25% of Paskowitz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paskowitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paskowitz were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

What Paskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Paskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paskowitz 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Paskowitz. 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 97 military records available for the last name Paskowitz. For the veterans among your Paskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paskowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paskowitz in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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