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Knovich Family History

Knovich 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: Kovich, Novich, Kosich, Novick, Kolich, Udovich, Sovich, Kovach

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Where is the Knovich family from?

You can see how Knovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Knovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knovich 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 38 census records available for the last name Knovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knovich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Knovich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Knovich. For the veterans among your Knovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knovich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Knovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Knovich in 1972 was 74, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knovich 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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