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Novas Family History

Novas Surname Meaning

Galician (Novás): habitational name from any of the places called Novás plural of Noval.

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


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Where is the Novas family from?

You can see how Novas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Novas families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Novas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Novas families in 1891.
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What did your Novas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novas. 50% of Novas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Novas women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Novas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Novas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Novas. 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 83 military records available for the last name Novas. For the veterans among your Novas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Novas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Novas in 1959 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novas 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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