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Kovacevic Family History

Kovacevic Surname Meaning

Serbian, Croatian, and Bosniak (Kovačević): patronymic from kovač ‘smith’ (see Kovac).

Kovačević is the second most frequent surname in both Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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


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Where is the Kovacevic family from?

You can see how Kovacevic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovacevic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kovacevic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kovacevic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kovacevic families in 1920.
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What did your Kovacevic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovacevic. 100% of Kovacevic 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovacevic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovacevic 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kovacevic. 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 969 military records available for the last name Kovacevic. For the veterans among your Kovacevic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovacevic lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kovacevic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kovacevic in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovacevic 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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