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Nowski Family History

Nowski 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: Kowski, Koski, Wolski, Nowinski, Osowski, Borski, Nowak, Gorski

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Where is the Nowski family from?

You can see how Nowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nowski families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Nowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowski 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 Nowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nowski. 67% of Nowski 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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Nowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Nowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowski 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Nowski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Nowski. For the veterans among your Nowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowski lifespan?

Average Nowski life expectancy in 1952 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 46.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowski 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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