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Lipkowitz Family History

Lipkowitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic or metronymic from the personal name Lipka.

The ending -owitz is a Germanized form of the East Slavic patronymic ending -ovich.

Polish -owicz.

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


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Where is the Lipkowitz family from?

You can see how Lipkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipkowitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lipkowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Lipkowitz families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lipkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lipkowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Lipkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipkowitz. 20% of Lipkowitz men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Lipkowitz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipkowitz were Owner and Secretary.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lipkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipkowitz 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Lipkowitz. 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 169 military records available for the last name Lipkowitz. For the veterans among your Lipkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipkowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lipkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lipkowitz in 1965 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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