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Novota Family History

Novota 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: Novoa, Yokota, Vota, Novo, Sobota, Nova, Novosad, Novara, Novotny

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Where is the Novota family from?

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

What did your Novota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novota. 50% of Novota men worked as a Polisher. .

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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

  • Polisher
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Novota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novota 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Novota. 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 47 military records available for the last name Novota. For the veterans among your Novota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novota lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Novota in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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