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Covacevich Family History

Covacevich Name 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: Kovacevich, Kovacevic, Kovacich, Novakovich, Jovanovich, Jovanovic

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Where is the Covacevich family from?

You can see how Covacevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covacevich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Covacevich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Covacevich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Covacevich's in USA. California had the highest population of Covacevich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covacevich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covacevich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covacevich. 100% of Covacevich men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Covacevich women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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What Covacevich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Covacevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covacevich 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Covacevich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Covacevich. For the veterans among your Covacevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covacevich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Covacevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Covacevich in 1962 was 87, and 73 in 2003.

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