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Nowek Family History

Nowek 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: Nowak, Nowik, Nosek, Noe, Nolen, Gower, Power, Nobel, Bower, Noser

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Where is the Nowek family from?

You can see how Nowek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Nowek families living in Minnesota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Nowek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nowek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowek 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 Nowek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowek. 50% of Nowek men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Nowek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Nowek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowek 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Nowek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nowek. For the veterans among your Nowek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Nowek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nowek in 1968 was 76, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowek 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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