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Jovanich Family History

Jovanich 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: Kovacich, Ozanich, Jovanovich, Stanich, Vranich, Hovanec, Kovatch

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Where is the Jovanich family from?

You can see how Jovanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovanich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovanich family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jovanich's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jovanich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Jovanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovanich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jovanich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jovanich. For the veterans among your Jovanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovanich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Jovanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jovanich in 1961 was 69, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jovanich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovanich 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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