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Covilland Family History

Covilland 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: Couillard, Holland, Calland, Rouillard, Copeland, Overland, Loveland

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Where is the Covilland family from?

You can see how Covilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covilland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Covilland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Covilland family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Covilland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Covilland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covilland 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 20 census records available for the last name Covilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covilland 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Covilland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Covilland. For the veterans among your Covilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covilland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covilland

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