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Novaski Family History

Novaski 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: Novak, Tomaski, Moraski, Nowacki, Kovalski, Novitski, Novack, Novicki

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Where is the Novaski family from?

You can see how Novaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Novaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Novaski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Novaski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Novaski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novaski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Novaski. 100% of Novaski 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
    100%
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What Novaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Novaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novaski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Novaski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Novaski. For the veterans among your Novaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novaski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Novaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Novaski in 1969 was 76, and 86 in 1990.

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