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Sakowitz Family History

Sakowitz 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, Sakowicz, Falkowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz, Markowitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Sakowitz family from?

You can see how Sakowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Sakowitz families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sakowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sakowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakowitz 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 Sakowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakowitz. 19% of Sakowitz men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Sakowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakowitz were Laborer and Office.

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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
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Office
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sakowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakowitz 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Sakowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Sakowitz. For the veterans among your Sakowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sakowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sakowitz in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakowitz 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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