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Novotak Family History

Novotak 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: Novak, Novosad, Novotny, Novoa, Dvorak, Yokota, Vota, Novo, Sobota

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Novotak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novotak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Novotak. 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 1 military records available for the last name Novotak. For the veterans among your Novotak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novotak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Novotak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Novotak in 1970 was 67, and 28 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novotak 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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