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Novakoski Family History

Novakoski 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: Novakowski, Nowakowski, Kosakowski, Polakowski, Mosakowski, Kovaleski

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Where is the Novakoski family from?

You can see how Novakoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novakoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novakoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Novakoski families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Novakoski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Novakoski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novakoski 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 Novakoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novakoski. 43% of Novakoski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Novakoski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novakoski were Baker and Dressmaker.

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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%
  • Machine Hand
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Baker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Dressmaker
    16%

What Novakoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Novakoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novakoski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Novakoski. 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 229 military records available for the last name Novakoski. For the veterans among your Novakoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novakoski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Novakoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Novakoski in 1946 was 53, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novakoski 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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