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Barkowitz Family History

Barkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Markowitz, Rakowitz, Borowitz, Falkowitz, Markovitz

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Where is the Barkowitz family from?

You can see how Barkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barkowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Barkowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Barkowitz families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Barkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barkowitz 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 Barkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barkowitz. 26% of Barkowitz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Barkowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barkowitz were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    26%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Barkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barkowitz 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Barkowitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Barkowitz. For the veterans among your Barkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barkowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Barkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barkowitz in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barkowitz 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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