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Jankolowitz Family History

Jankolowitz 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: Jacobowitz, Janowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Kaplowitz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Jankolowitz family from?

You can see how Jankolowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankolowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jankolowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankolowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jankolowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jankolowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankolowitz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jankolowitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jankolowitz. For the veterans among your Jankolowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankolowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Jankolowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jankolowitz in 1971 was 68, and 89 in 1996.

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