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Covatt Family History

Covatt 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: Covalt, Cott, Catt, Conant, Mowatt, Lovett, Cozart, Lovato, Cova

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Where is the Covatt family from?

You can see how Covatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Covatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Covatt families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covatt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Covatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covatt 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 62 census records available for the last name Covatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covatt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Covatt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Covatt. For the veterans among your Covatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covatt 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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