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Nowka Family History

Nowka Surname Meaning

Sorbian: cognate of Nowak ‘newcomer’. Compare Noffke.

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


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Where is the Nowka family from?

You can see how Nowka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nowka families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowka's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Nowka families in 1891.
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What did your Nowka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowka. 37% of Nowka men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nowka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowka were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Nowka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Nowka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowka 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Nowka. 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 237 military records available for the last name Nowka. For the veterans among your Nowka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nowka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nowka in 1965 was 72, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowka 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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