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Yorkowitz Family History

Yorkowitz 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: Horowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Borowitz, Markowitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Yorkowitz family from?

You can see how Yorkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yorkowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yorkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Yorkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkowitz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yorkowitz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Yorkowitz. For the veterans among your Yorkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yorkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yorkowitz in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkowitz 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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