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Iovans Family History

Iovans 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: Ivans, Ovens, Ivan, Govan, Omans, Lovas, Gowans, Lovaas, Iovino

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Where is the Iovans family from?

You can see how Iovans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iovans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Iovans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Iovans families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iovans's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Iovans families in 1891.
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What did your Iovans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iovans. 100% of Iovans men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Iovans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iovans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Iovans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iovans. For the veterans among your Iovans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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