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Nowick Family History

Nowick 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: Howick, Cowick, Novick, Nowicki, Nowik, Norwick, Nowack, Bowick

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Where is the Nowick family from?

You can see how Nowick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nowick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Nowick families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nowick's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nowick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowick 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 Nowick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowick. 34% of Nowick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nowick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowick were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Sorter
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Nowick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowick 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Nowick. 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 297 military records available for the last name Nowick. For the veterans among your Nowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nowick in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowick 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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