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Kovch Family History

Kovch 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: Koch, Kosch, Kovich, Kovach, Korch, Kotch, Roch, Roach, Hoch, Posch

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Where is the Kovch family from?

You can see how Kovch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kovch families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kovch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kovch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kovch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovch. 100% of Kovch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Kovch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kovch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kovch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kovch. For the veterans among your Kovch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Kovch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kovch in 1972 was 81, and 79 in 1973.

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