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Novotnak Family History

Novotnak 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: Novotny, Novotney, Novak, Novosad, Noonan, Novoa, Rovnak, Nowotny

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Where is the Novotnak family from?

You can see how Novotnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novotnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Novotnak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Novotnak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Novotnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novotnak 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 Novotnak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Novotnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Novotnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novotnak 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Novotnak. 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 80 military records available for the last name Novotnak. For the veterans among your Novotnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novotnak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Novotnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Novotnak in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novotnak 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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