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Abovitch Family History

Abovitch 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: Bobich, Bolich, Bowditch, Radovich, Udovich, Kovatch, Trbovich

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Where is the Abovitch family from?

You can see how Abovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abovitch family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Abovitch families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Abovitch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Abovitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abovitch 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 25 census records available for the last name Abovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abovitch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Abovitch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Abovitch. For the veterans among your Abovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abovitch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Abovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abovitch in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abovitch 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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