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Yovanovich Family History

Yovanovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Jovanović (see Jovanovic). Compare Jovanovich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yovanovich family from?

You can see how Yovanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yovanovich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yovanovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yovanovich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yovanovich's in USA. California had the highest population of Yovanovich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yovanovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yovanovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yovanovich. 46% of Yovanovich 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Yovanovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Yovanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yovanovich 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Yovanovich. 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 288 military records available for the last name Yovanovich. For the veterans among your Yovanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yovanovich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yovanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yovanovich in 1955 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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