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Novosad Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (also Novosád): habitational name from any of the places in Moravia and Slovakia called Novosad or Novosady. Ukrainian and Belorussian: habitational name from any of the places in Ukraine and Belarus called Novosady. American shortened form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Novosadski: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Novosady in Belarus or Nowosady in northeastern Poland.

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


Similar surnames: Novosel, Novak, Novara, Nova, Hofstad, Novoa, Livesay, Sousa, Rossa

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Where is the Novosad family from?

You can see how Novosad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novosad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Novosad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Novosad families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Novosad's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Novosad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novosad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novosad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novosad. 67% of Novosad men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Novosad women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novosad were Laborer and Farm Help. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Farm Help
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novosad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novosad 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Novosad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Novosad. For the veterans among your Novosad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novosad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novosad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Novosad in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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