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Nakowitz Family History

Nakowitz 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: Rakowitz, Sakowicz, Falkowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz, Markowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Nakowitz family from?

You can see how Nakowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nakowitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakowitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nakowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakowitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nakowitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Nakowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakowitz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nakowitz. 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 Nakowitz. For the veterans among your Nakowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakowitz lifespan?

Average Nakowitz life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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