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Herschkowitz Family History

Herschkowitz 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: Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Gershowitz, Herskovitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Herschkowitz family from?

You can see how Herschkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herschkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 39 Herschkowitz families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Herschkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herschkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herschkowitz 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 Herschkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herschkowitz. 30% of Herschkowitz men worked as a Proprietor and 38% of Herschkowitz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herschkowitz were Tailor and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Tailor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Salesgirl
    25%

What Herschkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herschkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herschkowitz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herschkowitz. 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 280 military records available for the last name Herschkowitz. For the veterans among your Herschkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herschkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Herschkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Herschkowitz in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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