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Kochevar Family History

Kochevar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Kočevar (see Kocevar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kochevar family from?

You can see how Kochevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochevar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Kochevar families living in Colorado. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kochevar's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kochevar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochevar 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 Kochevar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochevar. 43% of Kochevar men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Kochevar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochevar were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Kochevar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kochevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochevar 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kochevar. 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 546 military records available for the last name Kochevar. For the veterans among your Kochevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochevar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kochevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kochevar in 1953 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochevar 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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