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Lakowitz Family History

Lakowitz 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: Rakowitz, Sakowicz, Lowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Lakowitz family from?

You can see how Lakowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lakowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lakowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lakowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakowitz 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 Lakowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lakowitz. 50% of Lakowitz men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Lakowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Lakowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakowitz 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Lakowitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Lakowitz. For the veterans among your Lakowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakowitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lakowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lakowitz in 1958 was 40, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakowitz 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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