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Evanovich Family History

Evanovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Ivanović, Slovak Ivanovič, Ukrainian Ivanovych, and Belorussian Ivanovich: patronymic from the personal name Ivan, which is the Slavic form of English John.

These variations of the name reflect the linguistic and cultural adaptations in different Slavic-speaking regions.

The name Ivan has deep historical roots, with connections to Christianity and various saint figures across Europe.

In many Slavic cultures, the patronymic naming convention is a significant aspect of identity, marking familial lineage.

Comparative studies of names like Ivanovich can provide insights into migration patterns and social structures throughout history.

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


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You can see how Evanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Evanovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Evanovich family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Evanovich's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Evanovich families in 1911.
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What did your Evanovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evanovich. 50% of Evanovich 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Fisherman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Evanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanovich 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Evanovich. 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 358 military records available for the last name Evanovich. For the veterans among your Evanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanovich lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Evanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Evanovich in 1944 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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