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Askowitz Family History

Askowitz 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, Kowitz, Markowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Askowitz family from?

You can see how Askowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Askowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Askowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Askowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askowitz 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 Askowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askowitz. 25% of Askowitz men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Askowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Askowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askowitz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Askowitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Askowitz. For the veterans among your Askowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Askowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Askowitz in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askowitz 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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