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Novsel Family History

Novsel 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: Novosel, Nobel, Noser, Noel, Kosel, Mosel, Housel, Loisel, Jovel

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Where is the Novsel family from?

You can see how Novsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novsel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Novsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Novsel family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Novsel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Novsel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Novsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novsel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Novsel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Novsel. For the veterans among your Novsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novsel lifespan?

Average Novsel life expectancy in 1997 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novsel 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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