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Novac Family History

Novac 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, Nova, Kovac, Novack, Navas, Novo, Govan, Noah, Nora, Nava

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Where is the Novac family from?

You can see how Novac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Novac families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Novac's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Novac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novac 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 Novac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novac. 100% of Novac 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
    100%

What Novac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Novac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novac 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Novac. 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 71 military records available for the last name Novac. For the veterans among your Novac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novac lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Novac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Novac in 1966 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novac 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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