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Covault Family History

Covault Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Covalt, Covert, Denault, Cozart, Cobaugh, Chvala, Conant, Cornutt

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Where is the Covault family from?

You can see how Covault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Covault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Covault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Covault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Covault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covault. 39% of Covault men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Covault women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covault were Farm Laborer and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Covault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covault 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Covault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Covault. For the veterans among your Covault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covault lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Covault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Covault in 1948 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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