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Yapkowitz Family History

Yapkowitz 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, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Markowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Yapkowitz family from?

You can see how Yapkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yapkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yapkowitz families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yapkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yapkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Yapkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yapkowitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yapkowitz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yapkowitz. For the veterans among your Yapkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yapkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Yapkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Yapkowitz in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yapkowitz 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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