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Kovalchik Family History

Kovalchik Name Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Kovalchyk) and Belorussian: occupational name or patronymic from a diminutive of koval ‘smith’ (see Koval ). Americanized form of Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech Kovalčík Kovalčik (see Kovalcik ) and also of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Kowalczyk cognates of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kovalcik, Kovalik, Kowalchuk, Kovalchick, Kovalsky, Kowalik, Koval

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Where is the Kovalchik family from?

You can see how Kovalchik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kovalchik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Kovalchik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kovalchik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kovalchik families in 1920.
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What did your Kovalchik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kovalchik. 36% of Kovalchik men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kovalchik women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kovalchik were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Kovalchik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kovalchik 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kovalchik. 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 378 military records available for the last name Kovalchik. For the veterans among your Kovalchik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kovalchik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kovalchik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kovalchik in 1962 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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