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Shanovich Family History

Shanovich 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: Stanovich, Sankovich, Stankovich, Stanich, Slavich, Savich, Stankovic

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Where is the Shanovich family from?

You can see how Shanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shanovich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanovich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shanovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Shanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanovich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shanovich. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shanovich. For the veterans among your Shanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanovich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shanovich in 1967 was 73, and 51 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanovich 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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