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Novotry Family History

Novotry 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: Novotny, Nowotny, Novotney, Overy, Dorothy, Noor, Novo, Noury

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Where is the Novotry family from?

You can see how Novotry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novotry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Novotry families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Novotry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Novotry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novotry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novotry ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Novotry ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Novotry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novotry 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Novotry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Novotry. For the veterans among your Novotry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novotry lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Novotry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Novotry in 1981 was 70, and 26 in 1995.

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