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Kovis Family History

Kovis 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: Kolis, Kois, Kowis, Kocis, Hovis, Kos, Boris, Kivi, Solis, Kotas

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Where is the Kovis family from?

You can see how Kovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kovis families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kovis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovis 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 Kovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovis. 75% of Kovis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kovis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Kovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kovis. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kovis. For the veterans among your Kovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Kovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kovis in 1944 was 34, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovis 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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