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Yovish Family History

Yovish 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: Dobish, Borish, Popish, Kovash, Kovich, Sovich, Polish, Novich

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Where is the Yovish family from?

You can see how Yovish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yovish family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Yovish family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yovish's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yovish families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Yovish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yovish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yovish. 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 47 military records available for the last name Yovish. For the veterans among your Yovish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yovish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Yovish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yovish in 1968 was 41, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yovish 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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