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Solkowitz Family History

Solkowitz 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, Falkowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Solkowitz family from?

You can see how Solkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Solkowitz families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Solkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Solkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solkowitz 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 Solkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solkowitz. 43% of Solkowitz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Solkowitz women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Solkowitz were Laborer and 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
    43%
  • Finisher
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Solkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Solkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solkowitz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Solkowitz. 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 Solkowitz. For the veterans among your Solkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solkowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Solkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Solkowitz in 1970 was 66, and 87 in 2000.

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