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Novalis Family History

Novalis Surname 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: Valis, Nogales, Kovalik, Nealis, Norris, Solis, Novello, Navas, Malis

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Where is the Novalis family from?

You can see how Novalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Novalis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Novalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Novalis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Novalis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Novalis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Novalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Novalis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Novalis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Novalis. For the veterans among your Novalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Novalis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Novalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Novalis in 1963 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Novalis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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