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Covingto Family History

Covingto 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: Covington, Ovington, Covino, Domingo, Chivington, Mozingo, Hoving

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Where is the Covingto family from?

You can see how Covingto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covingto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Covingto family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Covingto's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Covingto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covingto 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 22 census records available for the last name Covingto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covingto 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 Covingto. 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 4 military records available for the last name Covingto. For the veterans among your Covingto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covingto lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Covingto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Covingto in 1967 was 81, and 108 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covingto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covingto 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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