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Hirshkowitz Family History

Hirshkowitz 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: Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Gershowitz, Herskovitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Hirshkowitz family from?

You can see how Hirshkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirshkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Hirshkowitz families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hirshkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hirshkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirshkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hirshkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hirshkowitz. 34% of Hirshkowitz men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Hirshkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirshkowitz 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hirshkowitz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hirshkowitz. For the veterans among your Hirshkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirshkowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hirshkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hirshkowitz in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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