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Zelkowitz Family History

Zelkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Falkowitz, Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Rakowitz, Leibowitz

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Where is the Zelkowitz family from?

You can see how Zelkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zelkowitz families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zelkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelkowitz 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 Zelkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelkowitz. 39% of Zelkowitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Zelkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Zelkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelkowitz 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Zelkowitz. 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 109 military records available for the last name Zelkowitz. For the veterans among your Zelkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelkowitz in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelkowitz 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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