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Yakovitz Family History

Yakovitz 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, Markovitz, Labovitz, Kovitz, Jacobitz, Markovits, Ravitz

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Where is the Yakovitz family from?

You can see how Yakovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yakovitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakovitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yakovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Yakovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakovitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yakovitz. 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 Yakovitz. For the veterans among your Yakovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakovitz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Yakovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yakovitz in 1979 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakovitz 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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