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Covelle Family History

Covelle 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: Covello, Covell, Covelli, Coville, Lavelle, Capelle, Novello, Koelle

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Where is the Covelle family from?

You can see how Covelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Covelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Covelle family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covelle's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Covelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covelle 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 Covelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covelle. 47% of Covelle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Doctor
    16%

What Covelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Covelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covelle 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Covelle. 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 51 military records available for the last name Covelle. For the veterans among your Covelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covelle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Covelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Covelle in 1971 was 88, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covelle 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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