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Novit Family History

Novit 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: Novik, Nevin, Nott, Novo, Novak, Nova, Nobis, Rovin, Nocito, Novick

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Where is the Novit family from?

You can see how Novit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Novit families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Novit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Novit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novit. 100% of Novit men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Novit women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Novit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Novit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novit 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Novit. 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 40 military records available for the last name Novit. For the veterans among your Novit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novit lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Novit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Novit in 1954 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novit 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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