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Nowatzke Family History

Nowatzke 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: Natzke, Nowak, Nowacki, Fratzke, Kopitzke, Matzke, Totzke, Nowack

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Where is the Nowatzke family from?

You can see how Nowatzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowatzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowatzke family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nowatzke's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Nowatzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowatzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowatzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowatzke. 64% of Nowatzke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nowatzke women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nowatzke were Farm Helper and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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What Nowatzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Nowatzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowatzke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nowatzke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nowatzke. For the veterans among your Nowatzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowatzke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nowatzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nowatzke in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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