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Novach Family History

Novach 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: Kovach, Novich, Novack, Roach, Coach, Noah, Novak, Nova, Korach

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Where is the Novach family from?

You can see how Novach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Novach families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Novach's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Novach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novach 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 Novach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novach. 43% of Novach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Novach women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Novach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Novach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novach 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Novach. 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 81 military records available for the last name Novach. For the veterans among your Novach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novach lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Novach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Novach in 1976 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novach 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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