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Biskowitz Family History

Biskowitz Name 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, Moskowitz, Lipkowitz, Rakowitz, Benowitz, Itzkowitz

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Where is the Biskowitz family from?

You can see how Biskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biskowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Biskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biskowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Biskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biskowitz 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Biskowitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Biskowitz. For the veterans among your Biskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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