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Couvertier Family History

Couvertier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a maker of blankets from an agent derivative of Old French coverte (French couverture) ‘blanket’.

This surname is very rare in France; its American bearers originate from Puerto Rico.

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


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You can see how Couvertier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couvertier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Couvertier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Couvertier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Couvertier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Couvertier families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Couvertier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couvertier 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Couvertier. 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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There are 82 military records available for the last name Couvertier. For the veterans among your Couvertier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couvertier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Couvertier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Couvertier in 1962 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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