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Ovits Family History

Ovits 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: Ovitt, Vito, Ovens, Avis, Vita, Suits, Vis, Oris, Rovito, Opitz

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Where is the Ovits family from?

You can see how Ovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ovits family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovits's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ovits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovits 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 Ovits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ovits. 100% of Ovits men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Ovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovits 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ovits. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ovits. For the veterans among your Ovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ovits in 1963 was 80, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ovits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovits 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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