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Nowicke Family History

Nowicke 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: Nowicki, Howick, Cowick, Novick, Nowacki, Nowik, Norwick, Nowack

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Where is the Nowicke family from?

You can see how Nowicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nowicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Nowicke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowicke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nowicke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowicke 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 Nowicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowicke. 47% of Nowicke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Nowicke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowicke were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Assembler
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Nowicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Nowicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowicke 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Nowicke. 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 190 military records available for the last name Nowicke. For the veterans among your Nowicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowicke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nowicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Nowicke in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowicke 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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