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Ivanow Family History

Ivanow 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: Ivanov, Ivan, Vano, Sanow, Janow, Ivanoff, Vanoy, Ivans, Kano, Varon

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Where is the Ivanow family from?

You can see how Ivanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivanow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ivanow families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ivanow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ivanow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivanow 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 65 census records available for the last name Ivanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivanow 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ivanow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ivanow. For the veterans among your Ivanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivanow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ivanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ivanow in 1967 was 73, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivanow 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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