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Kovins Family History

Kovins 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: Lovins, Ovens, Hoving, Loving, Kevin, Levins, Rovin, Koven, Iovino

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Where is the Kovins family from?

You can see how Kovins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kovins family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kovins's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kovins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kovins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Kovins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovins 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kovins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kovins. For the veterans among your Kovins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kovins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kovins in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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