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Kovacevich Family History

Kovacevich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Croatian and Bosniak Kovačević (see Kovacevic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kovacevich family from?

You can see how Kovacevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovacevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Kovacevich families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kovacevich's in USA. California had the highest population of Kovacevich families in 1920.
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What did your Kovacevich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovacevich. 30% of Kovacevich men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kovacevich women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovacevich were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Kovacevich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovacevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovacevich 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Kovacevich. 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 726 military records available for the last name Kovacevich. For the veterans among your Kovacevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovacevich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kovacevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kovacevich in 1945 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovacevich 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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