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Kovaly Family History

Kovaly 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: Koval, Lovely, Kraly, Koral, Kiraly, Kovalsky, Kokal, Kovack, Kovac

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Where is the Kovaly family from?

You can see how Kovaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kovaly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kovaly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovaly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kovaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovaly 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 Kovaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovaly. 72% of Kovaly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kovaly women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kovaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Kovaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovaly 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Kovaly. 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 169 military records available for the last name Kovaly. For the veterans among your Kovaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovaly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kovaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kovaly in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovaly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovaly 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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