This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Novkovich family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Novkovich Family History

Novkovich 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: Novakovich, Boskovich, Zivkovich, Tonkovich, Koskovich, Yurkovich

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Novkovich family from?

You can see how Novkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Novkovich family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Novkovich's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Novkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novkovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novkovich. 100% of Novkovich men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Novkovich | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Novkovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Novkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novkovich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Novkovich

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Novkovich. 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.

View all Novkovich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Novkovich. For the veterans among your Novkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Novkovich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Novkovich family history

Discover More

What is the average Novkovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Novkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Novkovich in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novkovich 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Novkovich family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial