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Novetsky Family History

Novetsky Name 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: Novitsky, Novitski, Kopetsky, Levitsky, Zaretsky, Kovalsky, Savitsky

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Where is the Novetsky family from?

You can see how Novetsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novetsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Novetsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Novetsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Novetsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Novetsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novetsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novetsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novetsky. 36% of Novetsky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Novetsky women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    36%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Novetsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Novetsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novetsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Novetsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Novetsky. For the veterans among your Novetsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novetsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Novetsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Novetsky in 1963 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

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