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Novitz Family History

Novitz 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: Lovitz, Covitz, Kovitz, Moritz, Nortz, Notz, Nocito, Novick, Politz

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Where is the Novitz family from?

You can see how Novitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Novitz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Novitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Novitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novitz. 100% of Novitz men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Novitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novitz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Novitz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Novitz. For the veterans among your Novitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Novitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Novitz in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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