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Jovez Family History

Jovez 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: Jovel, Over, Rover, Love, Jobe, Cover, Dove, Hove, Dover, Bove

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Where is the Jovez family from?

You can see how Jovez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jovez's in USA. California had the highest population of Jovez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jovez 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 11 census records available for the last name Jovez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovez 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jovez. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jovez. For the veterans among your Jovez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovez lifespan?

Average Jovez life expectancy in 1983 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovez 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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