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Kovalec Family History

Kovalec 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: Kawalec, Koval, Kovac, Kvale, Hovanec, Kovalik, Kovacic, Kovalick

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Where is the Kovalec family from?

You can see how Kovalec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovalec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kovalec family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovalec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kovalec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovalec 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 39 census records available for the last name Kovalec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovalec 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kovalec. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kovalec. For the veterans among your Kovalec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovalec lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Kovalec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kovalec in 1975 was 76, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovalec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovalec 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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