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Kovat Family History

Kovat 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: Koval, Kovac, Kovar, Kovats, Donat, Horvat, Kozak, Kosar, Korab

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Where is the Kovat family from?

You can see how Kovat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kovat families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kovat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kovat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kovat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kovat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kovat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovat 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kovat. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kovat. For the veterans among your Kovat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Kovat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kovat in 1975 was 72, and 84 in 1993.

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