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Novits Family History

Novits 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: Nobis, Nocito, Novick, Rovito, Nevitt, Novich, Novik, Lovins, Lovitz

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Where is the Novits family from?

You can see how Novits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Novits family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Novits's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Novits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novits 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 Novits ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Novits. 100% of Novits men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Novits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novits 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Novits. 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 72 military records available for the last name Novits. For the veterans among your Novits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novits lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Novits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Novits in 1972 was 57, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novits 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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