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Novakovich Family History

Novakovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Novaković (see Novakovic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Novakovich family from?

You can see how Novakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novakovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Novakovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Novakovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 12% of all the recorded Novakovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Novakovich families in 1920.
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What did your Novakovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novakovich. 49% of Novakovich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Novakovich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novakovich were Grinder and Credit Clerk.

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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
    49%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Grinder
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Credit Clerk
    50%

What Novakovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Novakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novakovich 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Novakovich. 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 593 military records available for the last name Novakovich. For the veterans among your Novakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novakovich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Novakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Novakovich in 1954 was 60, and 52 in 2004.

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