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Waskovitz Family History

Waskovitz 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: Markovitz, Moskovitz, Rakowitz, Moskowitz, Markovits, Falkowitz

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Where is the Waskovitz family from?

You can see how Waskovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waskovitz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waskovitz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Waskovitz families in 1920.
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What did your Waskovitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waskovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Waskovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskovitz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Waskovitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waskovitz. For the veterans among your Waskovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskovitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Waskovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Waskovitz in 1964 was 84, and 90 in 1978.

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