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Covott Family History

Covott 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: Cott, Lovett, Coote, Covert, Cavett, Coots, Cavitt, Covitz, Lovitt

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Where is the Covott family from?

You can see how Covott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covott family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Covott families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Covott's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Covott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covott 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 11 census records available for the last name Covott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covott 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 Covott. 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 Covott. For the veterans among your Covott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covott 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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