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Maravich Family History

Maravich Name 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: Marovich, Marinich, Markovich, Marich, Marusich, Matovich, March

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Where is the Maravich family from?

You can see how Maravich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maravich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Maravich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Maravich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maravich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maravich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maravich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maravich. 89% of Maravich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maravich women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    89%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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What Maravich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Maravich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maravich 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Maravich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Maravich. For the veterans among your Maravich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maravich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maravich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Maravich in 1965 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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