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Novotney Family History

Novotney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Novotný (see Novotny).

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


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Where is the Novotney family from?

You can see how Novotney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novotney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novotney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Novotney families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Novotney's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Novotney families in 1880.
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What did your Novotney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novotney. 25% of Novotney men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Novotney women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novotney were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Coal Loader
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Novotney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Novotney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novotney 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Novotney. 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 450 military records available for the last name Novotney. For the veterans among your Novotney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novotney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Novotney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Novotney in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novotney 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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