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Mankowitz Family History

Mankowitz 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: Markowitz, Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Falkowitz, Markovitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Mankowitz family from?

You can see how Mankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mankowitz families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mankowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mankowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankowitz 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 Mankowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankowitz. 60% of Mankowitz men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Orange Picker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Mankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankowitz 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Mankowitz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mankowitz. For the veterans among your Mankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Mankowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mankowitz in 1964 was 74, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankowitz 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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