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Novotny Family History

Novotny Surname Meaning

Czech (Novotný) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname denoting a newcomer to a place.

This is the third most common Czech surname.

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


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Where is the Novotny family from?

You can see how Novotny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novotny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novotny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 55 Novotny families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Novotny's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Novotny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novotny 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 Novotny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Novotny. 100% of Novotny 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Novotny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novotny 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Novotny. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Novotny. For the veterans among your Novotny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novotny lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Novotny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Novotny in 1944 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novotny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novotny 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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