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Novig Family History

Novig 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: Novik, Lovig, Nevin, Natvig, Novo, Novak, Honig, Nadig, Hoving

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Where is the Novig family from?

You can see how Novig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Novig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Novig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Novig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novig. 100% of Novig women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Novig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novig 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 Novig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Novig. For the veterans among your Novig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novig lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Novig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Novig in 1976 was 94, and 92 in 1996.

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