This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schkowitz family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schkowitz Family History

Schkowitz 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: Schwetz, Smilowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Schlitz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schkowitz family from?

You can see how Schkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schkowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Schkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schkowitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schkowitz

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Schkowitz. 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.

View all Schkowitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schkowitz. For the veterans among your Schkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schkowitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schkowitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Schkowitz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schkowitz 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schkowitz family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial