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Herkowitz Family History

Herkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Herskowitz, Horowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskovitz, Berkovitz

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Where is the Herkowitz family from?

You can see how Herkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Herkowitz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Herkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herkowitz. 50% of Herkowitz men worked as a Painter and 100% of Herkowitz women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Herkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkowitz 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Herkowitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Herkowitz. For the veterans among your Herkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herkowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Herkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Herkowitz in 1970 was 80, and 74 in 2000.

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