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Novitt Family History

Novitt 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: Nevitt, Lovitt, Ovitt, Nott, Lovett, Nocito, Novick, Rovito, Gavitt

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Where is the Novitt family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Novitt. 100% of Novitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Novitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novitt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Novitt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Novitt. For the veterans among your Novitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novitt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Novitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Novitt in 1970 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novitt 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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