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Escovitz Family History

Escovitz 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: Covitz, Escott, Esposito, Jacobitz, Escoto, Schlitz, Vescovi, Lovitz

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Where is the Escovitz family from?

You can see how Escovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Escovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Escovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Escovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escovitz 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 Escovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Escovitz. 50% of Escovitz 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Escovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Escovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escovitz 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Escovitz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Escovitz. For the veterans among your Escovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escovitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Escovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Escovitz in 1968 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Escovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escovitz 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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