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Kovachy Family History

Kovachy 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: Kovach, Korach, Kovack, Kovac, Kovatch, Kovash, Kovacs, Kovich

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Where is the Kovachy family from?

You can see how Kovachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovachy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kovachy families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kovachy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kovachy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovachy 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 Kovachy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovachy. 100% of Kovachy 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
    100%

What Kovachy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kovachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovachy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kovachy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kovachy. For the veterans among your Kovachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovachy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kovachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kovachy in 1966 was 85, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovachy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovachy 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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