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Coveau Family History

Coveau 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: Comeau, Cover, Croteau, Cove, Coven, Cova, Comeaux, Covert, Covell

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Where is the Coveau family from?

You can see how Coveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coveau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coveau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Coveau family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Coveau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Coveau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Coveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coveau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Coveau. 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 22 military records available for the last name Coveau. For the veterans among your Coveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coveau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Coveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coveau in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coveau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coveau 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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