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Kovler Family History

Kovler 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: Koller, Kobler, Kohler, Kover, Kovner, Kogler, Kotler, Kofler, Koler

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Where is the Kovler family from?

You can see how Kovler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kovler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kovler families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kovler's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kovler families in 1920.
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What did your Kovler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovler. 43% of Kovler men worked as an Owner and 100% of Kovler women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Owner
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Kovler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovler 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kovler. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kovler. For the veterans among your Kovler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kovler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kovler in 1963 was 71, and 102 in 2004.

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