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Laskowitz Family History

Laskowitz 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, Moskowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Lefkowitz, Markowitz

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Where is the Laskowitz family from?

You can see how Laskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laskowitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Laskowitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laskowitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laskowitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laskowitz 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 Laskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laskowitz. 15% of Laskowitz men worked as a Presser and 18% of Laskowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laskowitz were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Presser
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Maid
    12%

What Laskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laskowitz 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Laskowitz. 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 189 military records available for the last name Laskowitz. For the veterans among your Laskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laskowitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laskowitz in 1961 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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