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Nowiak Family History

Nowiak 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, Howick, Novak, Cowick, Novick, Noia, Nowicki, Slowiak

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Where is the Nowiak family from?

You can see how Nowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nowiak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Nowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowiak 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Nowiak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Nowiak. For the veterans among your Nowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowiak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Nowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nowiak in 1971 was 78, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowiak 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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