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Kovas Family History

Kovas 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: Kotas, Kopas, Lovas, Koval, Kovac, Kovash, Kovacs, Kovar, Kovats, Kos

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Where is the Kovas family from?

You can see how Kovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kovas families living in Alberta. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kovas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kovas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovas 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 Kovas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovas. 58% of Kovas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kovas women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kovas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovas 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Kovas. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kovas. For the veterans among your Kovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kovas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kovas in 1961 was 57, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovas 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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