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Covalt Family History

Covalt Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Covalt family from?

You can see how Covalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covalt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Covalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Covalt families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Covalt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Covalt families in 1840.
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What did your Covalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covalt. 32% of Covalt men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Covalt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covalt were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    47%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Covalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Covalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covalt 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Covalt. 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 514 military records available for the last name Covalt. For the veterans among your Covalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covalt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Covalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Covalt in 1957 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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