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Origins of the Novak surname

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About the Novaks

We have a total number of 1494 records for people with the last name Novak.

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Where do most Novaks live?

In 1921, most Novaks lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Novaks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 165 records for the Novak surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Novaks most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Novaks.

What are the most common Novak first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Novak family members

Common jobs for Novaks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Novaks in 1921
Unskilled Miscellaneous Occupations

4

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

3

Semiskilled Inspectors

3

Stenographers And Typists

3

Attendants

2

Common Male occupations for Novaks in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

63

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

55

Farm Hands

40

Tinsmiths

32

Semiskilled Miners

30

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