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Nowaski Family History

Nowaski 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, Kowalski, Nowinski, Nowak, Tomaski, Nowicki, Moraski, Nowack

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Where is the Nowaski family from?

You can see how Nowaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Nowaski families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Nowaski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nowaski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowaski 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 Nowaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowaski. 55% of Nowaski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

What Nowaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Nowaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowaski 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Nowaski. 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 210 military records available for the last name Nowaski. For the veterans among your Nowaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowaski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nowaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nowaski in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowaski 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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