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Novitsky Family History

Novitsky Surname Meaning

Ukrainian, Belorusssian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are habitational names that refer to individuals from specific locations in Ukraine and Belarus.

Places such as Noviki and Novitsa provide the geographic basis for these names.

The names are derived from the adjective novy(y), which means ‘new’.

An Americanized form of these names is the Polish surname Nowicki, which translates to ‘newcomer’.

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


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Where is the Novitsky family from?

You can see how Novitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novitsky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Novitsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Novitsky family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Novitsky's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Novitsky families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novitsky 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 Novitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Novitsky. 60% of Novitsky men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Novitsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Novitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novitsky 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Novitsky. 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 437 military records available for the last name Novitsky. For the veterans among your Novitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novitsky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Novitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Novitsky in 1953 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novitsky 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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