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Novakow Family History

Novakow 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, Novo, Lovato, Nova, Nowak, Nonaka, Notaro, Novara, Noakes

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Where is the Novakow family from?

You can see how Novakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novakow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Novakow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Novakow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Novakow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novakow 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 28 census records available for the last name Novakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novakow 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Novakow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Novakow. For the veterans among your Novakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novakow lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Novakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Novakow in 1997 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novakow 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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