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Covillion Family History

Covillion 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: Couvillion, Couvillon, Gomillion, Trovillion, Bouillion, Covington

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Where is the Covillion family from?

You can see how Covillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covillion family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Covillion families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Covillion's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Covillion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covillion 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 37 census records available for the last name Covillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covillion 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Covillion. 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 14 military records available for the last name Covillion. For the veterans among your Covillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covillion lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Covillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Covillion in 1989 was 82, and 42 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covillion 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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