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Coveris Family History

Coveris 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: Cover, Covert, Corris, Coers, Over, Boris, Morris, Rover, Severin

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Where is the Coveris family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coveris. 100% of Coveris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Coveris women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Coveris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Coveris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coveris 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Coveris. 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 26 military records available for the last name Coveris. For the veterans among your Coveris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coveris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Coveris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Coveris in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coveris 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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