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Kovak Family History

Kovak 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: Kozak, Kobak, Novak, Kosak, Kolak, Kovack, Koval, Kovac, Kovar, Kocak

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Where is the Kovak family from?

You can see how Kovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kovak family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kovak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovak 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 Kovak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovak. 29% of Kovak men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kovak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovak were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Kovak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovak 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 Kovak. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kovak. For the veterans among your Kovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kovak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kovak in 1964 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovak 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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