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Couver Family History

Couver Surname 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: Cover, Couper, Coover, Cruver, Colver, Couser, Over, Cooper, Rover

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Where is the Couver family from?

You can see how Couver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Couver families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Couver family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Couver's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Couver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Couver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couver 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Couver. 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 26 military records available for the last name Couver. For the veterans among your Couver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couver lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Couver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Couver in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couver ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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