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Novakowski Family History

Novakowski Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Nowakowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Novakowski family from?

You can see how Novakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novakowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Novakowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Novakowski families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Novakowski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Novakowski families in 1920.
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What did your Novakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novakowski. 45% of Novakowski men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Novakowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novakowski were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Novakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Novakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novakowski 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Novakowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Novakowski. For the veterans among your Novakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novakowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Novakowski in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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