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Jovans Family History

Jovans 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, Ovens, Govan, Omans, Lovas, Jans, Gowans, Johns, Jons, Lovaas

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Where is the Jovans family from?

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

There are 71 census records available for the last name Jovans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovans 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jovans. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jovans. For the veterans among your Jovans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Jovans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jovans in 1967 was 84, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovans 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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