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Nagowski Family History

Nagowski 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: Nagorski, Lagowski, Zagorski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Makowski, Kasowski

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Where is the Nagowski family from?

You can see how Nagowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nagowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nagowski family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Nagowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nagowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nagowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagowski. 60% of Nagowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Nagowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Nagowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagowski 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Nagowski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Nagowski. For the veterans among your Nagowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagowski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nagowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nagowski in 1951 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nagowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nagowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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