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Sargowitz Family History

Sargowitz 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, Smilowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Sargowitz family from?

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

What did your Sargowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sargowitz. 100% of Sargowitz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sargowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargowitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sargowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sargowitz. For the veterans among your Sargowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargowitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Sargowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sargowitz in 1972 was 54, and 82 in 1988.

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