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Nowacke Family History

Nowacke 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: Nowacki, Nowack, Nacke, Nowak, Nowicki, Goracke, Kowalke, Novack

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Where is the Nowacke family from?

You can see how Nowacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowacke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nowacke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nowacke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nowacke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowacke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowacke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nowacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowacke 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Nowacke. 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 24 military records available for the last name Nowacke. For the veterans among your Nowacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowacke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Nowacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nowacke in 1973 was 69, and 90 in 1983.

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