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Jovita Family History

Jovita 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: Rokita, Vita, Rovira, Morita, Tomita, Rovito, Okita, Lovitz, Covitz

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Where is the Jovita family from?

You can see how Jovita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jovita family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jovita's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Jovita families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Jovita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovita 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jovita. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jovita. For the veterans among your Jovita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovita lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jovita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jovita in 1969 was 94, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jovita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovita 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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