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Novell Family History

Novell Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname from novell ‘young new’ (from Latin novellus ‘new’). English (Surrey and Sussex): variant of Neville.

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


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Where is the Novell family from?

You can see how Novell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Novell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Novell families living in Surrey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Novell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Novell families in 1891.
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What did your Novell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Novell. 20% of Novell men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Novell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novell were Incapacitated and Sewing Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Sewing Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Novell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novell 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Novell. 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 522 military records available for the last name Novell. For the veterans among your Novell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Novell in 1963 was 75, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novell 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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