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Novey Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Novy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sovey, Noles, Eavey, Havey, Dovey, Nolen, Okey, Roley, Holey, Goley

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Where is the Novey family from?

You can see how Novey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Novey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Novey family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Novey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Novey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novey. 19% of Novey men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Novey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novey were Miner and Winder. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Winder
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novey 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Novey. 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 275 military records available for the last name Novey. For the veterans among your Novey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Novey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Novey in 1957 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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