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Janavich Family History

Janavich 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: Jankovich, Slavich, Andrich, Savich, Jankovic, Janowicz, Jackovich

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Where is the Janavich family from?

You can see how Janavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Janavich family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Janavich's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Janavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janavich 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 38 census records available for the last name Janavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janavich 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Janavich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Janavich. For the veterans among your Janavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janavich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Janavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Janavich in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janavich 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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