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Nosky Family History

Nosky 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: Noska, Nosko, Kosky, Koski, Noser, Mosby, Nock, Noy, Bosko, Noss

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Where is the Nosky family from?

You can see how Nosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nosky family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nosky's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nosky 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 Nosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nosky. 100% of Nosky 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 Nosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Nosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nosky 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nosky. 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 102 military records available for the last name Nosky. For the veterans among your Nosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nosky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nosky in 1970 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nosky 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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