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Nowacky Family History

Nowacky 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, Nowak, Nowicki, Nowaczyk, Novack, Noack, Boback

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Where is the Nowacky family from?

You can see how Nowacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowacky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nowacky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowacky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nowacky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowacky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nowacky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Nowacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowacky 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Nowacky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Nowacky. For the veterans among your Nowacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowacky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Nowacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nowacky in 1947 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

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