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Kovich Family History

Kovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Ković Slovenian Kovič (see Kovic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kovich family from?

You can see how Kovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kovich families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kovich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kovich families in 1911.
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What did your Kovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovich. 41% of Kovich men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kovich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovich were Coal Loader and Saleslady.

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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
    41%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Mch Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovich 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Kovich. 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 848 military records available for the last name Kovich. For the veterans among your Kovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovich lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kovich in 1949 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovich 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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