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Covitt Family History

Covitt 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: Cavitt, Covitz, Lovitt, Ovitt, Cott, Lovett, Comito, Covert, Cavett

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Where is the Covitt family from?

You can see how Covitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Covitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Covitt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Covitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Covitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covitt 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 Covitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covitt. 42% of Covitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Covitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Covitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covitt 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Covitt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Covitt. For the veterans among your Covitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Covitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Covitt in 1963 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covitt 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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