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Baskowitz Family History

Baskowitz 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, Berkowitz, Moskowitz, Falkowitz, Markowitz, Jaskowiak

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Where is the Baskowitz family from?

You can see how Baskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baskowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Baskowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Baskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baskowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baskowitz 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 Baskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baskowitz. 100% of Baskowitz men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Baskowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Baskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baskowitz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Baskowitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Baskowitz. For the veterans among your Baskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baskowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Baskowitz in 1964 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baskowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baskowitz 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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