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Nogaj Family History

Nogaj 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: Noga, Cogan, Koga, Logan, Nagar, Wogan, Hogan, Noah, Nora, Novak

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Where is the Nogaj family from?

You can see how Nogaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nogaj families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Nogaj's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nogaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nogaj 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 Nogaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nogaj. 100% of Nogaj 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
    100%

What Nogaj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Nogaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogaj 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Nogaj. 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 137 military records available for the last name Nogaj. For the veterans among your Nogaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogaj lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nogaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nogaj in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nogaj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nogaj 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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