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Nowakowsky Family History

Nowakowsky 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: Nowakowski, Novakowski, Kosakowski, Polakowski, Mosakowski

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Where is the Nowakowsky family from?

You can see how Nowakowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowakowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowakowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nowakowsky families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nowakowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nowakowsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Nowakowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowakowsky 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Nowakowsky. 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 111 military records available for the last name Nowakowsky. For the veterans among your Nowakowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowakowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Nowakowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Nowakowsky in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowakowsky 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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