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Nowaczek Family History

Nowaczek 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: Nowaczyk, Nowack, Novacek, Nowak, Boczek, Nowacki, Polachek, Zaczek

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Where is the Nowaczek family from?

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

What Nowaczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Nowaczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowaczek 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Nowaczek. 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 89 military records available for the last name Nowaczek. For the veterans among your Nowaczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowaczek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Nowaczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nowaczek in 1971 was 26, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowaczek 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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