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Chovancek Family History

Chovancek Surname 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: Chovanec, Chance, Chancey, Chavanne, Hovanec, Chovan, Slovacek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovancek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Chovancek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovancek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Chovancek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Chovancek. For the veterans among your Chovancek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovancek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Chovancek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chovancek in 1970 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

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