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Yackowitz Family History

Yackowitz 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: Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Markowitz, Berkowitz, Jacobitz, Moskowitz

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Where is the Yackowitz family from?

You can see how Yackowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yackowitz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yackowitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yackowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yackowitz 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 Yackowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yackowitz. 100% of Yackowitz women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Yackowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackowitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yackowitz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yackowitz. For the veterans among your Yackowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Yackowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yackowitz in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yackowitz 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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