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Nosek Family History

Nosek Surname Meaning

Polish Czech and Slovak: nickname for someone with a snub nose from a diminutive of nos ‘nose’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nosek family from?

You can see how Nosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nosek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Nosek families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosek's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Nosek families in 1891.
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What did your Nosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nosek. 25% of Nosek men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Nosek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nosek were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosek 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Nosek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nosek. For the veterans among your Nosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nosek in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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