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Jovich Family History

Jovich 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: Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Povich, Polich, Lovick, Rodich, Rozich

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Where is the Jovich family from?

You can see how Jovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jovich families living in Devon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jovich's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jovich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jovich. 100% of Jovich 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 545 census records available for the last name Jovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovich 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Jovich. 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 191 military records available for the last name Jovich. For the veterans among your Jovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovich lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jovich in 1948 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovich 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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