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Zakowitz Family History

Zakowitz 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, Kowitz, Janowitz, Markowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Zakowitz family from?

You can see how Zakowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zakowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zakowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zakowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakowitz 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 Zakowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zakowitz. 100% of Zakowitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zakowitz women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Zakowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Zakowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakowitz 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Zakowitz. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zakowitz. For the veterans among your Zakowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakowitz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zakowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zakowitz in 1952 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zakowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakowitz 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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