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Welkowitz Family History

Welkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Falkowitz, Lefkowitz, Walkowicz, Lewkowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Welkowitz family from?

You can see how Welkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Welkowitz families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Welkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welkowitz 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 Welkowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Welkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welkowitz 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Welkowitz. 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 61 military records available for the last name Welkowitz. For the veterans among your Welkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welkowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Welkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Welkowitz in 1972 was 84, and 107 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welkowitz 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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