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Moskawitz Family History

Moskawitz 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, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Bonawitz, Markowitz, Moscato, Moritz

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Where is the Moskawitz family from?

You can see how Moskawitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskawitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Moskawitz families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Moskawitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moskawitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Moskawitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskawitz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Moskawitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Moskawitz. For the veterans among your Moskawitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskawitz lifespan?

Average Moskawitz life expectancy in 1963 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskawitz 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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