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Jovanovich Family History

Jovanovich Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Jovanovich family from?

You can see how Jovanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jovanovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jovanovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jovanovich families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jovanovich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jovanovich families in 1911.
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What did your Jovanovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jovanovich. 35% of Jovanovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jovanovich women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    35%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jovanovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jovanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jovanovich 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Jovanovich. 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 552 military records available for the last name Jovanovich. For the veterans among your Jovanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jovanovich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jovanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jovanovich in 1959 was 42, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jovanovich 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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