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Novelly Family History

Novelly 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: Novello, Novella, Novell, Novelli, Lovely, Overly, Dovell, Noell

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Where is the Novelly family from?

You can see how Novelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novelly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Novelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Novelly families living in Colorado. This was about 29% of all the recorded Novelly's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Novelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novelly 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 Novelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novelly. 100% of Novelly men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Novelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novelly 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Novelly. 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 49 military records available for the last name Novelly. For the veterans among your Novelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novelly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Novelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Novelly in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novelly 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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