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Olovich Family History

Olovich 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: Lovick, Slavich, Milovich, Olbrich, Popovich, Udovich, Kovich, Sovich

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Where is the Olovich family from?

You can see how Olovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Olovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olovich family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Olovich's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Olovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olovich 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 61 census records available for the last name Olovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olovich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Olovich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Olovich. For the veterans among your Olovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olovich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Olovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Olovich in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olovich 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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