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Novi Family History

Novi 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: Novo, Nova, Nori, Novy, Novik, Mori, Noe, Neve, Nohr, Love

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Where is the Novi family from?

You can see how Novi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Novi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Novi families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Novi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Novi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novi. 100% of Novi men 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Novi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novi 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Novi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Novi. For the veterans among your Novi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Novi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Novi in 1961 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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