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Kovacich Family History

Kovacich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Kovačić; Slovenian Kovačič (see Kovacic).

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


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Where is the Kovacich family from?

You can see how Kovacich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovacich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kovacich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kovacich family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovacich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kovacich families in 1911.
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What did your Kovacich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovacich. 52% of Kovacich men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kovacich women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovacich were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    52%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Kovacich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovacich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovacich 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Kovacich. 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 350 military records available for the last name Kovacich. For the veterans among your Kovacich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovacich lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kovacich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kovacich in 1950 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovacich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovacich 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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