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Herskowitz Family History

Herskowitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hershkowitz.

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


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Where is the Herskowitz family from?

You can see how Herskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herskowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herskowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Herskowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Herskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herskowitz families in 1880.
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What did your Herskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herskowitz. 15% of Herskowitz men worked as a Clerk and 19% of Herskowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herskowitz were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Herskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herskowitz 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 Herskowitz. 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 549 military records available for the last name Herskowitz. For the veterans among your Herskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herskowitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Herskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Herskowitz in 1953 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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