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Kovarsky Family History

Kovarsky 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: Kovalsky, Konarski, Kotarski, Boyarsky, Kovarik, Kovalski, Kowalsky

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Where is the Kovarsky family from?

You can see how Kovarsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovarsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kovarsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kovarsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kovarsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kovarsky families in 1920.
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What did your Kovarsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovarsky. 34% of Kovarsky men worked as a Plumber and 60% of Kovarsky women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovarsky were Proprietor Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Proprietor Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Kovarsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Kovarsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovarsky 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kovarsky. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kovarsky. For the veterans among your Kovarsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovarsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kovarsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kovarsky in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovarsky 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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