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Chovanek Family History

Chovanek 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, Coveney, Chaney, Chwalek, Chavanne

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Where is the Chovanek family from?

You can see how Chovanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chovanek family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chovanek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chovanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovanek 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 25 census records available for the last name Chovanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovanek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chovanek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chovanek. For the veterans among your Chovanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovanek lifespan?

Average Chovanek life expectancy in 1983 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovanek 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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