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Novy Family History

Novy Surname Meaning

Czech (Nový) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Czech adjective nový denoting a newcomer (see Novak).

The surname in the form Nový is also found in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Novy family from?

You can see how Novy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Novy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Novy families living in Cumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Novy's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Novy families in 1891.
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What did your Novy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Novy. 100% of Novy women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Novy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Novy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Novy. For the veterans among your Novy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Novy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Novy in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novy 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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