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Moskwitz Family History

Moskwitz 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, Moritz, Horowitz, Moskwa, Bonewitz

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Where is the Moskwitz family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskwitz. 100% of Moskwitz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Moskwitz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Luggage
    50%

What Moskwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Moskwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskwitz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Moskwitz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Moskwitz. For the veterans among your Moskwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moskwitz

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