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Nowacka Family History

Nowacka Surname 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: Nowacki, Nowack, Nowak, Nonaka, Nowicki, Novack, Noack, Boback, Wack

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Where is the Nowacka family from?

You can see how Nowacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowacka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowacka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Nowacka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowacka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nowacka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowacka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nowacka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowacka. 100% of Nowacka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nowacka women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Nowacka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Nowacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowacka 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Nowacka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nowacka. For the veterans among your Nowacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowacka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Nowacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nowacka in 1977 was 76, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowacka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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