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Vavich Family History

Vavich 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: Savich, Pavich, Kalich, Slavich, Lasich, Vranich, Barich, Zuvich

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Where is the Vavich family from?

You can see how Vavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vavich families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vavich's in USA. California had the highest population of Vavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavich 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 50 census records available for the last name Vavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vavich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vavich. For the veterans among your Vavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavich lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Vavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vavich in 1991 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vavich 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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