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Waskowitz Family History

Waskowitz 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, Walkowicz, Jaskowiak

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Where is the Waskowitz family from?

You can see how Waskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Waskowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waskowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskowitz 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 Waskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waskowitz. 15% of Waskowitz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Waskowitz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waskowitz were Farmer and Secretary.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Catcher
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Waskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Waskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskowitz 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Waskowitz. 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 119 military records available for the last name Waskowitz. For the veterans among your Waskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Waskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waskowitz in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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