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Hershkovitz Family History

Hershkovitz 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, Herskovitz, Herskowitz, Herskovits, Gershowitz

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Where is the Hershkovitz family from?

You can see how Hershkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hershkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hershkovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hershkovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hershkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hershkovitz 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 Hershkovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Rag Metal Merchant general Clothier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hershkovitz. 100% of Hershkovitz men worked as a Rag Metal Merchant general Clothier and 100% of Hershkovitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Rag Metal Merchant general Clothier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hershkovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hershkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hershkovitz 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Hershkovitz. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hershkovitz. For the veterans among your Hershkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hershkovitz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hershkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hershkovitz in 1956 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hershkovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hershkovitz 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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