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Nagowski Family History

Nagowski 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: Nagorski, Lagowski, Zagorski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Makowski, Kasowski

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Where is the Nagowski family from?

You can see how Nagowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nagowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nagowski families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nagowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nagowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagowski. 60% of Nagowski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Nagowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagowski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nagowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Nagowski. For the veterans among your Nagowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagowski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nagowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nagowski in 1951 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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