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Jankowitz Family History

Jankowitz 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: Janowitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Jankowiak, Markowitz

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Where is the Jankowitz family from?

You can see how Jankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Jankowitz families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jankowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jankowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jankowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankowitz. 23% of Jankowitz men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Jankowitz women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jankowitz were Laborer and Typist. .

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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
    23%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankowitz 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Jankowitz. 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 136 military records available for the last name Jankowitz. For the veterans among your Jankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankowitz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jankowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jankowitz in 1944 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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