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Yankelowitz Family History

Yankelowitz 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, Kaplowitz, Kantrowitz, Mendlowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Yankelowitz family from?

You can see how Yankelowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankelowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Yankelowitz families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Yankelowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yankelowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Yankelowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankelowitz 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Yankelowitz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yankelowitz. For the veterans among your Yankelowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankelowitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Yankelowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yankelowitz in 1955 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankelowitz 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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