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Jovak Family History

Jovak 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: Novak, Jonak, Jonas, Kozak, Oak, Dolak, Polak, Borak, Hodak, Kobak

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Where is the Jovak family from?

You can see how Jovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovak family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jovak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jovak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Jovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovak 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 Jovak. 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 Jovak. For the veterans among your Jovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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