This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kovish family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kovish Family History

Kovish 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: Kovash, Kovich, Dobish, Klish, Krish, Borish, Konishi, Popish, Kosich

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kovish family from?

You can see how Kovish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kovish family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovish's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kovish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kovish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kovish. 100% of Kovish men worked as a Labourer.

View Census Data for Kovish | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Kovish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Kovish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kovish

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Kovish. 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.

View all Kovish immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Kovish. For the veterans among your Kovish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kovish military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kovish family history

Discover More

What is the average Kovish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kovish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kovish in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kovish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kovish 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kovish family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial