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Leszkowitz Family History

Leszkowitz 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: Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz, Moskowitz, Hershkowitz

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Where is the Leszkowitz family from?

You can see how Leszkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leszkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leszkowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leszkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leszkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leszkowitz 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 Leszkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Scrub Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leszkowitz. 100% of Leszkowitz men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Leszkowitz women worked as a Scrub Woman.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Scrub Woman
    100%

What Leszkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Leszkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leszkowitz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Leszkowitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Leszkowitz. For the veterans among your Leszkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leszkowitz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Leszkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leszkowitz in 1980 was 95, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leszkowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leszkowitz 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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