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Coverey Family History

Coverey 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: Coveney, Cover, Cowdrey, Overly, Overy, Coberly, Overby, Covert

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Where is the Coverey family from?

You can see how Coverey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Coverey families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Coverey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coverey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Coverey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Coverey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Coverey. For the veterans among your Coverey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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