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Covaleski Family History

Covaleski 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: Kovaleski, Kovalski, Kowaleski, Zaleski, Poleski, Kowalski

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Where is the Covaleski family from?

You can see how Covaleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covaleski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Covaleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Covaleski families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Covaleski's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Covaleski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covaleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Covaleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covaleski. 42% of Covaleski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Covaleski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covaleski were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Covaleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Covaleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covaleski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Covaleski. 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 126 military records available for the last name Covaleski. For the veterans among your Covaleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covaleski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Covaleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Covaleski in 1963 was 61, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covaleski 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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