Kovitz Family History

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Kovitz Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Kowitz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Covitz, Kowitz, Levitz, Horvitz, Moritz, Kotz, Kanitz, Kontz, Lovitz

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Kovitz Family Origin

Where is the Kovitz family from?

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You can see how Kovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovitz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kovitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovitz's in the UK. London had the highest population of Kovitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kovitz Family Occupations

What did your Kovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Tailor were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Kovitz. The most common Kovitz occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Kovitz's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Tailor

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kovitz Historical Records

What Kovitz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 276 immigration records available for the last name Kovitz. 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 Card

There are 186 military records available for the last name Kovitz. For the veterans among your Kovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kovitz Life Expectancy

What is the average Kovitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kovitz in 1964 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovitz 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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