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Nowaczyk Family History

Nowaczyk Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a newcomer to a district from a diminutive of Nowak.

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


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Where is the Nowaczyk family from?

You can see how Nowaczyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowaczyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nowaczyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Nowaczyk families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nowaczyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nowaczyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowaczyk 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 Nowaczyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowaczyk. 54% of Nowaczyk men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Nowaczyk women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowaczyk were Machine Operator and Presser.

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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
    54%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Machine Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Presser
    7%

What Nowaczyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nowaczyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowaczyk 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Nowaczyk. 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 778 military records available for the last name Nowaczyk. For the veterans among your Nowaczyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowaczyk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nowaczyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nowaczyk in 1957 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowaczyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowaczyk 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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