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Covins Family History

Covins 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: Covin, Covino, Lovins, Comins, Cavins, Ovens, Hoving, Collins, Loving

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Where is the Covins family from?

You can see how Covins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Covins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Covins families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Covins's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Covins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covins 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 Covins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covins. 100% of Covins men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Covins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Covins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covins 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Covins. 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 34 military records available for the last name Covins. For the veterans among your Covins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Covins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Covins in 1963 was 85, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covins 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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