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Chovich Family History

Chovich 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: Choice, Udovich, Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Povich, Hovick, Polich

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Where is the Chovich family from?

You can see how Chovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chovich families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chovich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chovich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Chovich. For the veterans among your Chovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovich lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Chovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chovich in 1973 was 55, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovich 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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