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Nowitzke Family History

Nowitzke 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: Kopitzke, Witzke, Neitzke, Nowinski, Natzke, Nowicki, Nowik, Fitzke

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Where is the Nowitzke family from?

You can see how Nowitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nowitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nowitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nowitzke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nowitzke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nowitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nowitzke 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 Nowitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nowitzke. 34% of Nowitzke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nowitzke women 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bleacher
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nowitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Nowitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nowitzke 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Nowitzke. 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 53 military records available for the last name Nowitzke. For the veterans among your Nowitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nowitzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nowitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nowitzke in 1966 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nowitzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nowitzke 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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