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Novington Family History

Novington 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: Covington, Ovington, Norrington, Normington, Bevington, Elvington

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Where is the Novington family from?

You can see how Novington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novington family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Novington families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Novington's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Novington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novington 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 66 census records available for the last name Novington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novington 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Novington. 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 7 military records available for the last name Novington. For the veterans among your Novington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novington lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Novington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Novington in 1985 was 76, and 76 in 1992.

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