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Covalla Family History

Covalla 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: Calla, Valla, Colla, Rogalla, Cavallo, Covello, Covell, Novella

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Where is the Covalla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covalla 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 Covalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covalla. 100% of Covalla women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Covalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Covalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covalla 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Covalla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Covalla. For the veterans among your Covalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covalla lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Covalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Covalla in 1991 was 79, and 47 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covalla 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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