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Herskovitz Family History

Herskovitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hershkowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herskovitz family from?

You can see how Herskovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herskovitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Herskovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Herskovitz families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Herskovitz's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Herskovitz families in 1911.
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What did your Herskovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herskovitz. 34% of Herskovitz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Herskovitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herskovitz were Owner and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Herskovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herskovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herskovitz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Herskovitz. 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 402 military records available for the last name Herskovitz. For the veterans among your Herskovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herskovitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Herskovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herskovitz in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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