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Walkowitz Family History

Walkowitz 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: Falkowitz, Walkowicz, Rakowitz, Walkowiak, Markowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Walkowitz family from?

You can see how Walkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Walkowitz families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Walkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walkowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walkowitz. 24% of Walkowitz men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Tailor
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Walkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkowitz 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Walkowitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Walkowitz. For the veterans among your Walkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Walkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Walkowitz in 1969 was 44, and 81 in 2002.

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