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Kovary Family History

Kovary 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: Kovar, Kosar, Kozar, Kotara, Kotar, Overy, Bovard, Kolar, Komar

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Where is the Kovary family from?

You can see how Kovary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovary family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kovary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kovary family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovary's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kovary families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Kovary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovary 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Kovary. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kovary. For the veterans among your Kovary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kovary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kovary in 1966 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovary 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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