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Simkowitz Family History

Simkowitz 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: Lipkowitz, Smilowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Haimowitz

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Where is the Simkowitz family from?

You can see how Simkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Simkowitz families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Simkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simkowitz 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 Simkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simkowitz. 30% of Simkowitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    30%
  • Printer
    30%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Simkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Simkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simkowitz 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Simkowitz. 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 104 military records available for the last name Simkowitz. For the veterans among your Simkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simkowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Simkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Simkowitz in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simkowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simkowitz 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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