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Novacek Family History

Novacek Surname Meaning

Czech (Nováček): from a diminutive of Novak.

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


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Where is the Novacek family from?

You can see how Novacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novacek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Novacek families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Novacek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Novacek families in 1880.
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What did your Novacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novacek. 47% of Novacek men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Novacek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novacek were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Apple Picker
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Novacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novacek 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Novacek. 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 452 military records available for the last name Novacek. For the veterans among your Novacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novacek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Novacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Novacek in 1953 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novacek 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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