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Kovil Family History

Kovil 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, Covil, Kovel, Kil, Keil, Kivi, Kozel, Kopel, Civil, Kobel

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Where is the Kovil family from?

You can see how Kovil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kovil families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovil's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kovil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kovil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovil 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kovil. 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 Kovil. For the veterans among your Kovil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Kovil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kovil in 1973 was 56, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovil 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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