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Kaplowitz Family History

Kaplowitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Koplowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaplowitz family from?

You can see how Kaplowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaplowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 80 Kaplowitz families living in New York. This was about 66% of all the recorded Kaplowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaplowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Kaplowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaplowitz. 21% of Kaplowitz men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Kaplowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaplowitz were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kaplowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaplowitz 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Kaplowitz. 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 509 military records available for the last name Kaplowitz. For the veterans among your Kaplowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaplowitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kaplowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kaplowitz in 1958 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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