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Kahovec Family History

Kahovec 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: Makovec, Machovec, Kahoe, Kopec, Hove, Korosec, Hover, Kahre, Hanover

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Where is the Kahovec family from?

You can see how Kahovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahovec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahovec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kahovec family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahovec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kahovec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahovec 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 110 census records available for the last name Kahovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahovec 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kahovec. 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 80 military records available for the last name Kahovec. For the veterans among your Kahovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahovec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kahovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kahovec in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahovec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahovec 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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