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Novsky Family History

Novsky 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: Novak, Wolsky, Novy, Noeske, Polsky, Kofsky, Noska, Kolsky, Novik

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Where is the Novsky family from?

You can see how Novsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Novsky families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Novsky's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Novsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Novsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novsky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Novsky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Novsky. For the veterans among your Novsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novsky lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novsky 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novsky

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