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Kovec Family History

Kovec 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: Kopec, Koven, Kover, Kovac, Kovel, Over, Rover, Love, Cover, Kober

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Where is the Kovec family from?

You can see how Kovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kovec family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovec's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kovec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovec 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 98 census records available for the last name Kovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovec 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kovec. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kovec. For the veterans among your Kovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kovec in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovec 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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