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Chovanetz Family History

Chovanetz 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, Hovanec, Chovan, Chafetz, Conant, Coveney, Cornet, Hodnett

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Where is the Chovanetz family from?

You can see how Chovanetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovanetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chovanetz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chovanetz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chovanetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovanetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chovanetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chovanetz. 100% of Chovanetz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chovanetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Chovanetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovanetz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chovanetz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chovanetz. For the veterans among your Chovanetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovanetz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Chovanetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chovanetz in 1970 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovanetz 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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