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Nawakowski Family History

Nawakowski Surname 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: Nowakowski, Novakowski, Falkowski, Kosakowski, Rakowski, Markowski

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Where is the Nawakowski family from?

You can see how Nawakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nawakowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nawakowski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nawakowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nawakowski families in 1920.
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What did your Nawakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nawakowski. 75% of Nawakowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nawakowski women worked as a Matron.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    100%

What Nawakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Nawakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nawakowski 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Nawakowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Nawakowski. For the veterans among your Nawakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nawakowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Nawakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nawakowski in 1967 was 45, and 56 in 1995.

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