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Nachowiak Family History

Nachowiak Name 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: Wachowiak, Stachowiak, Mackowiak, Jackowiak, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak

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Where is the Nachowiak family from?

You can see how Nachowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nachowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nachowiak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nachowiak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nachowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nachowiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nachowiak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nachowiak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Nachowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nachowiak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nachowiak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nachowiak. For the veterans among your Nachowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nachowiak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Nachowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nachowiak in 1969 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

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