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Joskowitz Family History

Joskowitz 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: Moskowitz, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Jaskowiak

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Where is the Joskowitz family from?

You can see how Joskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Joskowitz families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Joskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joskowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joskowitz 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 Joskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ironworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joskowitz. 100% of Joskowitz men worked as an Ironworker.

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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

  • Ironworker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Joskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joskowitz 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Joskowitz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Joskowitz. For the veterans among your Joskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joskowitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Joskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joskowitz in 1971 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joskowitz 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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