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Bekowitz Family History

Bekowitz 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, Benowitz, Rakowitz, Borowitz, Kowitz, Berkovitz, Lebowitz

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Where is the Bekowitz family from?

You can see how Bekowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bekowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bekowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bekowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bekowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Bekowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bekowitz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bekowitz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bekowitz. For the veterans among your Bekowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bekowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bekowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bekowitz in 1964 was 69, and 50 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bekowitz 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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