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Novosel Family History

Novosel Name Meaning

Croatian Serbian Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to a place from Croatian Serbian and Ukrainian novosel.

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


Similar surnames: Novosad, Vogel, Nobel, Nosek, Nevel, Loisel, Rossel, Novell, Noel

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Where is the Novosel family from?

You can see how Novosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novosel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 34 Novosel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Novosel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Novosel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Novosel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Novosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Novosel. 45% of Novosel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Novosel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Novosel were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Novosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novosel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Novosel. 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 723 military records available for the last name Novosel. For the veterans among your Novosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novosel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Novosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Novosel in 1957 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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