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Novis Family History

Novis Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): nickname from Middle English novice ‘novice learner trainee priest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Novis family from?

You can see how Novis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Novis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Novis families living in Sussex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Novis's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Novis families in 1891.
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What did your Novis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Novis. 46% of Novis men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Novis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novis were Chef and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    46%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Painter decorator
    19%
  • Chef
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Novis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novis 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Novis. 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 476 military records available for the last name Novis. For the veterans among your Novis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Novis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Novis in 1961 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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