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Ovich Family History

Ovich 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: Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Povich, Polich, Rich, Lovick, Rodich, Rozich

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Where is the Ovich family from?

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

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovich 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ovich. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ovich. For the veterans among your Ovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovich lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Ovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ovich in 1977 was 79, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovich 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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