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Kovanis Family History

Kovanis 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: Kanis, Kovacs, Joanis, Kovalik, Kovarik, Kovacic, Kovanda, Kovacik

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Where is the Kovanis family from?

You can see how Kovanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kovanis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovanis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kovanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kovanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovanis. 100% of Kovanis men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Kovanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kovanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovanis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kovanis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kovanis. For the veterans among your Kovanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovanis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kovanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kovanis in 1968 was 73, and 40 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovanis 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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