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Marcowitz Family History

Marcowitz 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, Marwitz, Markovitz, Moscowitz, Markowicz, Horowitz

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Where is the Marcowitz family from?

You can see how Marcowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcowitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Marcowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marcowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcowitz. 50% of Marcowitz men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Marcowitz women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Marcowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcowitz 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Marcowitz. 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 68 military records available for the last name Marcowitz. For the veterans among your Marcowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Marcowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marcowitz in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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