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Novitch Family History

Novitch 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: Novich, Novick, Kovatch, Kovich, Sovich, Notch, Levitch, Povich

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Where is the Novitch family from?

You can see how Novitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Novitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Novitch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Novitch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Novitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novitch. 34% of Novitch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Novitch women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Novitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novitch 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Novitch. 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 78 military records available for the last name Novitch. For the veterans among your Novitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novitch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Novitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Novitch in 1948 was 41, and 36 in 2003.

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