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Blackowitz Family History

Blackowitz 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: Blacksmith, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Lefkowitz

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Where is the Blackowitz family from?

You can see how Blackowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Blackowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blackowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blackowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blackowitz. 100% of Blackowitz men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Blackowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackowitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blackowitz. 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 Blackowitz. For the veterans among your Blackowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackowitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Blackowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blackowitz in 1975 was 51, and 74 in 1986.

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