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Novales Family History

Novales 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: Nogales, Vales, Rosales, Nevares, Noakes, Pomales, Morales, Novacek

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Where is the Novales family from?

You can see how Novales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Novales families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Novales's in USA. California had the highest population of Novales families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novales 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 Novales ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novales. 50% of Novales men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Novales family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Novales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novales 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Novales. 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 15 military records available for the last name Novales. For the veterans among your Novales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novales lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Novales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Novales in 1965 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novales 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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