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Novesky Family History

Novesky 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: Zavesky, Noeske, Volesky, Olesky, Novitsky, Novey, Molesky, Konesky

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Where is the Novesky family from?

You can see how Novesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Novesky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Novesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Novesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novesky 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 Novesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novesky. 100% of Novesky 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%

What Novesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Novesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novesky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Novesky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Novesky. For the veterans among your Novesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novesky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Novesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Novesky in 1968 was 82, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Novesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novesky 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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