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Nowitzky Family History

Nowitzky 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: Novitsky, Nowinski, Nowicki, Kopitzke, Nowik, Witzke, Neitzke, Lowitz

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Where is the Nowitzky family from?

You can see how Nowitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowitzky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowitzky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nowitzky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowitzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nowitzky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowitzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowitzky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Nowitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowitzky 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Nowitzky. 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 185 military records available for the last name Nowitzky. For the veterans among your Nowitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowitzky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Nowitzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nowitzky in 1955 was 64, and 71 in 1998.

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