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Yankowitz Family History

Yankowitz 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, Janowitz, Markowitz, Janowicz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Yankowitz family from?

You can see how Yankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankowitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yankowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yankowitz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankowitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yankowitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankowitz 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 Yankowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankowitz. 13% of Yankowitz men worked as an Operator and 30% of Yankowitz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yankowitz were Salesman 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

  • Operator
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankowitz 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Yankowitz. 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 156 military records available for the last name Yankowitz. For the veterans among your Yankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankowitz lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Yankowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yankowitz in 1949 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankowitz 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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