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Covinton Family History

Covinton 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, Clinton, Pointon, Ovington, Covino, Vinton, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Covinton family from?

You can see how Covinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Covinton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Covinton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Covinton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Covinton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covinton 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 Covinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covinton. 100% of Covinton women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Covinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Covinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covinton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Covinton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Covinton. For the veterans among your Covinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covinton lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Covinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Covinton in 1980 was 28, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covinton 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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