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Rifkowitz Family History

Rifkowitz 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, Lipkowitz, Lefkowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Itzkowitz

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Where is the Rifkowitz family from?

You can see how Rifkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rifkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rifkowitz family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rifkowitz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rifkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rifkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rifkowitz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rifkowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rifkowitz. For the veterans among your Rifkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rifkowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Rifkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rifkowitz in 1972 was 89, and 66 in 1979.

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