My brother-in-law's last name is Kovalevich, which was originally spelled Kowalczyk, Kowałewycz, or something similar.
His family came from Poland to Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.
Frank Joseph Kovalevich (8 Jan 1910-2 Apr 1992) lived in Minersville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA; Ablett Village, Camden, New Jersey, USA; and Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA.
He had brothers named Edward Kovalevich and John Kovalevich, who went by Jack. He may have had a sister named Ann/Anne, as well.
Frank married Reta C Stone and had the following children: --Ellen Crilley Kovalevich b. Oct 1942 in New Jersey, USA --Francis Joseph "Joe" Kovalevich b. 21 Jun 1944 in New Jersey, USA --Bruce E Kovalevich b. 12 Jul 1948 in New Jersey, USA
Frank's father was a coal miner in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA (and surrounding counties).
I am unable to find Frank in the 1920 or 1930 census, and I cannot find a likely candidate for his father in any immigration records.
If anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
Hi Jill, I'm having a similar problem finding relatives of my family with last name Kovilaritch. My great grandfather is on the 1930 census as John F Kovilaritch with two sons, Albert and Frank, of which Albert is my grandfather. I'd be curious to find out if there's any possible relationship because I too feel that our last name was changed at some point. Let me know if you found out any other information.
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
As you know, KOVILARITCH is an Americanized spelling. Possible your ancestor changed it when he was naturalized for an easier pronunciation. www.rootsweb.com/~polwgw/index.htmlwww.herby.com.plKowalewicz, Kowalkiewicz, Kowalowicz, Kowaliczek, Kowalczykiewicz, to hear pronunciation http://ivona.com Most of the time a church baptismal record would have parents place of birth.
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
Thank you very much for your response. This is some good information to assist in my search. I really appreciate it!
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
So you think my best bet is to try to focus on Kowalewicz? It does sound similar when spoken on that site you sent me earlier. Are you from Poland by chance?
I do not know much about John or Rose. I know that the census says they were both born in 1885 and arrived in 1902, but I'm not sure how accurate those records are. I am trying to figure out how to search for Albert's baptism record, but don't know their religion unfortunately.
I did search before on the stevenmorse.org site but haven't had much luck yet. I'll try searching the Kowalewicz name though.
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
After searching the Ellis Island records again the closest two people I could find were Josef and Rosalia Kowalcsik who came over in 1902. Josef was born in 1880 and Rosalia in 1884-85 it appears.
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Re: Kovalevich of PA and NJ
I don't know what to think as what your ancestor's proper Polish spelling was when he came to America. I only went by the original poster's suggestion and followed up a little.
Do try to find a death certificate as there might be some information. Sometimes a tombstone might have the proper spelling.
One starts from oneself going backwards generation by generation collecting documents with the hope there is a place of birth and in your case, a proper Polish spelling.
No, not Polish but of Slavic ancestry. I go on several boards to help others with the research. Zlatica
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Kowalcsik, Rozalia Jastrazob 18 1884 1902 Kowalcsik, Josef Jastrazob 22 1880 1902 KOWALCZIK or KOWALCZYK would be Polish spelling. I do think it is KOWALCZIK on the EI manifest. Europeans do write few letters differently from Americans. I do find Jastrzębie in Poland. Kowalczyk, Josef Jastrzebic 23 1880 1903 Kowalczyk, Julian Jastrzebik, Austria 17 1895 1912 [this is historical Galicia.Austria] Malopolskie and Podkarpackie wojewodztwo Poland. The Josef and Rozalia have Russia.Poland. Pretty sure you know that Poland was ruled by Prussia, Russia and Austria [Galicia]. Kavalczyk, Traska Jastrzebczok, Austria 16 1898 1914 <> Are they going to the address that you have heard of? I think the best to do, since we know they were naturalized, is to request the naturalization intent & petition as there will be a place of birth, port of departure, port of arrival, name of a ship as well as a date.
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Re: KOVILARITCH of PA and NJ
Jason Albert was born in Pennsylvania so the trick is to find "where" and see what church was in the neighborhood. His SS-5Form [costs $27] would have his place of birth. If you would know Rose's maiden name than we could follow that name to find a location. Frank was born in New Jersey, Your first ancestors could have come thru Philadelphia or Baltimore port to America. <><><> http://www.moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/kowalkiewicz.htmlhttp://www.moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/kowalczykiewicz.html<> Since the Americanized version ends with "itch' so than the original spelling ends in " ICZ ".
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