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Nova Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Nova literally ‘new’ in Albacete and Asturias. Galician: habitational name from a place called Vila Nova literally ‘new settlement’. Italian (Lombardy): habitational name from any of several places so called named with nova ‘new’ notably Nova Milanese in Milan province. Compare De Nova . Czech (Nová): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Nový (see Novy ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nava, Nora, Cova, Noya, Bova, Noda, Noia, Neva, Sava, Novak

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Where is the Nova family from?

You can see how Nova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nova family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Nova family living in Devon. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nova's in United Kingdom. Devon and 5 other counties had the highest population of Nova families in 1891.
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What did your Nova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nova. 41% of Nova men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nova women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nova were Proprietor and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Sales Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nova 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nova. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Nova. For the veterans among your Nova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nova lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Nova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Nova in 1942 was 35, and 70 in 2003.

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