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Jovais Family History

Jovais 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: Jonas, Donais, Lovas, Lovaas, Kovacs, Joanis, Morais, Kovats, Hovis

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Where is the Jovais family from?

You can see how Jovais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovais family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jovais's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Jovais families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Jovais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovais 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 Jovais. 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 Jovais. For the veterans among your Jovais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovais lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jovais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jovais in 1969 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovais 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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