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Covis Family History

Covis 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: Clovis, Covin, Comis, Covil, Hovis, Boris, Cover, Solis, Rodis, Lois

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Where is the Covis family from?

You can see how Covis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Covis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Covis family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Covis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Covis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1920
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What Covis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Covis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covis 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Covis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Covis. For the veterans among your Covis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1986, in the United States, Covis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Covis in 1952 was 70, and 59 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covis 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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