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Kovitch Family History

Kovitch 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: Kovatch, Kovich, Kosich, Kolich, Kowatch, Kitch, Sovich, Kovach

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Where is the Kovitch family from?

You can see how Kovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovitch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kovitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kovitch families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kovitch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kovitch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kovitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovitch. 34% of Kovitch men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Kovitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Kovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovitch 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kovitch. 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 154 military records available for the last name Kovitch. For the veterans among your Kovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovitch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kovitch in 1964 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovitch 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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