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Jovack Family History

Jovack 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: Kovack, Novack, Lovick, Jack, Boback, Womack, Novak, Kopack, Jonak

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Where is the Jovack family from?

You can see how Jovack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovack family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Jovack families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jovack's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jovack families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Jovack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jovack. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jovack. For the veterans among your Jovack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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