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Kovalek Family History

Kovalek 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: Kovalik, Kolek, Kovalsky, Kovaleski, Kosarek, Kovack, Koval, Kvale

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Where is the Kovalek family from?

You can see how Kovalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kovalek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kovalek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kovalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kovalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kovalek. 72% of Kovalek 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Kovalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovalek 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kovalek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kovalek. For the veterans among your Kovalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovalek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kovalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kovalek in 1963 was 71, and 51 in 2000.

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