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Novakoff Family History

Novakoff 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: Novikoff, Polakoff, Novak, Romanoff, Nordhoff, Malakoff, Ivanoff

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Where is the Novakoff family from?

You can see how Novakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Novakoff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Novakoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Novakoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novakoff 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 101 census records available for the last name Novakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novakoff 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Novakoff. 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 46 military records available for the last name Novakoff. For the veterans among your Novakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novakoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Novakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Novakoff in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novakoff 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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