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Novenstein Family History

Novenstein 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: Levenstein, Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Novenstein family from?

You can see how Novenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Novenstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Novenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Novenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novenstein 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 Novenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Novenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Novenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novenstein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Novenstein. 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 4 military records available for the last name Novenstein. For the veterans among your Novenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novenstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Novenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Novenstein in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novenstein 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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