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Shikowitz Family History

Shikowitz 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, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Shikowitz family from?

You can see how Shikowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shikowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shikowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shikowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikowitz 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 Shikowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shikowitz. 100% of Shikowitz men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Shikowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikowitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shikowitz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shikowitz. For the veterans among your Shikowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shikowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shikowitz in 1969 was 51, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shikowitz 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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