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Kovalenko Family History

Kovalenko Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine); Belorussian (standard transliteration/spelling Kavalenko): patronymic from Koval ‘smith’ (Belorussian kaval) formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


Similar surnames: Kovalsky, Kovalik, Koval, Kowalski, Kovalcik, Kovalski, Kostenko

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Where is the Kovalenko family from?

You can see how Kovalenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovalenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kovalenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kovalenko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovalenko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kovalenko families in 1911.
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What did your Kovalenko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%
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What Kovalenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Kovalenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovalenko 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Kovalenko. 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 93 military records available for the last name Kovalenko. For the veterans among your Kovalenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovalenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kovalenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kovalenko in 1963 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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