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Nogosek Family History

Nogosek 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: Ogorek, Novosel, Nosek, Noser, Korosec, Hogsed, Kosek, Toporek

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Where is the Nogosek family from?

You can see how Nogosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nogosek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nogosek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Nogosek families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Nogosek's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Nogosek families in 1880.
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What did your Nogosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nogosek. 50% of Nogosek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Nogosek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nogosek were Attendant and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Nogosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Nogosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nogosek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Nogosek. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nogosek. For the veterans among your Nogosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nogosek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nogosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nogosek in 1959 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nogosek 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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