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Payovich Family History

Payovich 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: Pavlovich, Popovich, Radovich, Pavich, Marovich, Matovich, Perovich

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Where is the Payovich family from?

You can see how Payovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Payovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Payovich family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Payovich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Payovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Payovich 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 Payovich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Payovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Payovich 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Payovich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Payovich. For the veterans among your Payovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Payovich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Payovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Payovich in 1966 was 36, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Payovich 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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