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Kovalainen Family History

Kovalainen 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: Hamalainen, Kemppainen, Koistinen, Moilanen, Valine, Kovalik

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Where is the Kovalainen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovalainen 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 Kovalainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovalainen. 100% of Kovalainen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kovalainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kovalainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovalainen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kovalainen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kovalainen. For the veterans among your Kovalainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovalainen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Kovalainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kovalainen in 1982 was 47, and 68 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovalainen 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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