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Dragovich Family History

Dragovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Dragović (see Dragovic).

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


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Where is the Dragovich family from?

You can see how Dragovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dragovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dragovich family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dragovich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dragovich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragovich 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 Dragovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dragovich. 36% of Dragovich men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dragovich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dragovich were Fisherman and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Dragovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dragovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragovich 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Dragovich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Dragovich. For the veterans among your Dragovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragovich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dragovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dragovich in 1956 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragovich 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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