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Coverley Family History

Coverley Surname Meaning

variant spelling of Cauverley see Calverley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coverley family from?

You can see how Coverley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coverley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Coverley families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Coverley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coverley families in 1891.
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What did your Coverley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Piecer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coverley. 43% of Coverley men worked as a Cotton Piecer and 91% of Coverley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coverley were Aero Engine Fitter and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Piecer
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Aero Engine Fitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coverley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Coverley. 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 315 military records available for the last name Coverley. For the veterans among your Coverley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coverley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coverley in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverley 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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