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Nowotka Family History

Nowotka 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: Sobotka, Nowotny, Yokota, Soroka, Noronha, Sobota, Konopka, Nitka

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Where is the Nowotka family from?

You can see how Nowotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowotka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowotka family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nowotka's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Nowotka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowotka 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 56 census records available for the last name Nowotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowotka 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Nowotka. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nowotka. For the veterans among your Nowotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowotka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Nowotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nowotka in 1965 was 75, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowotka 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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