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Nanowsky Family History

Nanowsky 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: Janowsky, Janowski, Danowski, Sadowsky, Yanofsky, Janovsky, Janosky

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Nanowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanowsky 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Nanowsky. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Nanowsky. For the veterans among your Nanowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanowsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Nanowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nanowsky in 1969 was 75, and 69 in 1995.

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