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Salkowitz Family History

Salkowitz 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: Falkowitz, Rakowitz, Sakowicz, Markowitz, Walkowicz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Salkowitz family from?

You can see how Salkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Salkowitz families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Salkowitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Salkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salkowitz 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 Salkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salkowitz. 58% of Salkowitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Salkowitz women worked as an Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Salkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Salkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salkowitz 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Salkowitz. 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 88 military records available for the last name Salkowitz. For the veterans among your Salkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salkowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Salkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Salkowitz in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salkowitz 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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