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Kovan Family History

Kovan 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: Govan, Kocan, Koran, Kogan, Koven, Koval, Kovac, Hovan, Koman, Kohan

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Where is the Kovan family from?

You can see how Kovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kovan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Kovan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kovan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kovan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovan. 100% of Kovan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kovan women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Kovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovan 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kovan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kovan. For the veterans among your Kovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Kovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kovan in 1958 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

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