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Kouvelis Family History

Kouvelis 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: Kulis, Gouveia, Koteles, Kuklis, Kouris, Velis, Koudelka, Moulis

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Where is the Kouvelis family from?

You can see how Kouvelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kouvelis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kouvelis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kouvelis family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Kouvelis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kouvelis families in 1920.
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What did your Kouvelis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Redipper
    100%

What Kouvelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Kouvelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kouvelis 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kouvelis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kouvelis. For the veterans among your Kouvelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kouvelis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kouvelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kouvelis in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kouvelis 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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