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Maskowitz Family History

Maskowitz 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, Markowitz, Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Markovitz, Moscowitz

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Where is the Maskowitz family from?

You can see how Maskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maskowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Maskowitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Maskowitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maskowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maskowitz 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 Maskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maskowitz. 56% of Maskowitz men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Maskowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maskowitz were Tailor and Priosta Stons Seinetary.

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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
    56%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Priosta Stons Seinetary
    29%

What Maskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Maskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maskowitz 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Maskowitz. 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 51 military records available for the last name Maskowitz. For the veterans among your Maskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maskowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Maskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maskowitz in 1972 was 48, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maskowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maskowitz 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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