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Sankowitz Family History

Sankowitz 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, Janowitz, Markowitz, Smilowitz

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Where is the Sankowitz family from?

You can see how Sankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sankowitz families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sankowitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sankowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankowitz 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sankowitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sankowitz. For the veterans among your Sankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankowitz lifespan?

Average Sankowitz life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankowitz 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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