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Novatney Family History

Novatney 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: Novotney, Novotny, Coatney, Courtney, Devaney, Coveney, Varney

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Where is the Novatney family from?

You can see how Novatney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novatney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novatney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Novatney families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Novatney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Novatney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novatney 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 Novatney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novatney. 50% of Novatney men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Novatney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Novatney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novatney 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Novatney. 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 332 military records available for the last name Novatney. For the veterans among your Novatney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novatney lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2002, in the United States, Novatney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Novatney in 1940 was 24, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novatney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novatney 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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