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Yakobowitch Family History

Yakobowitch 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: Jakubowicz, Jacobowitz, Rakowitz, Popowich, Bowditch, Kowatch

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Where is the Yakobowitch family from?

You can see how Yakobowitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakobowitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yakobowitch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakobowitch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yakobowitch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Yakobowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakobowitch 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yakobowitch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yakobowitch. For the veterans among your Yakobowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakobowitch lifespan?

Average Yakobowitch life expectancy in 1992 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakobowitch 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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