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Miklowitz Family History

Miklowitz 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: Smilowitz, Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Kaplowitz, Koplowitz, Mendlowitz

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Where is the Miklowitz family from?

You can see how Miklowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miklowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miklowitz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Miklowitz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Miklowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miklowitz 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 Miklowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miklowitz. 100% of Miklowitz men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Miklowitz women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Miklowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Miklowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miklowitz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Miklowitz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Miklowitz. For the veterans among your Miklowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miklowitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Miklowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Miklowitz in 1967 was 78, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miklowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miklowitz 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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