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Novice Family History

Novice 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: Novick, Novich, Noice, Lovick, Nice, Noce, Nodine, Sorice, Kovich

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Where is the Novice family from?

You can see how Novice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novice family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Novice families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Novice families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Novice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Novice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novice 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 Novice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sister Of Mercy was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Novice. 100% of Novice women worked as a Sister Of Mercy.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Sister Of Mercy
    100%

What Novice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Novice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novice 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Novice. 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 500 military records available for the last name Novice. For the veterans among your Novice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novice lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Novice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Novice in 1966 was 84, and 90 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novice 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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