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Lafkowitz Family History

Lafkowitz 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: Lefkowitz, Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Lipkowitz, Markowitz, Lewkowicz

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Where is the Lafkowitz family from?

You can see how Lafkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Lafkowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafkowitz families in 1920.
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What did your Lafkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafkowitz. 47% of Lafkowitz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lafkowitz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafkowitz were Proprietor and Salesman. .

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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
    47%
  • Operator
    39%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Lafkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafkowitz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Lafkowitz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Lafkowitz. For the veterans among your Lafkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafkowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Lafkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lafkowitz in 1968 was 90, and 87 in 1998.

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