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Novens Family History

Novens 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: Ovens, Nevens, Nivens, Nolen, Naves, Neves, Nevers, Coven, Boven

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Where is the Novens family from?

You can see how Novens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Novens families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Novens families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Novens's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Novens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novens 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 60 census records available for the last name Novens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Novens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Novens. For the veterans among your Novens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novens lifespan?

Average Novens life expectancy in 1978 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novens 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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