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Arkowitz Family History

Arkowitz Name 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: Markowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Aronowitz, Falkowitz, Markovitz

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Where is the Arkowitz family from?

You can see how Arkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Arkowitz families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Arkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arkowitz. 59% of Arkowitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Arkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkowitz 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Arkowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Arkowitz. For the veterans among your Arkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arkowitz in 1963 was 75, and 98 in 2004.

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