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Covelman Family History

Covelman 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: Coleman, Copeman, Vogelman, Hoverman, Creelman, Kopelman, Boelman

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Where is the Covelman family from?

You can see how Covelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Covelman family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covelman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Covelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covelman 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 25 census records available for the last name Covelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covelman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Covelman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Covelman. For the veterans among your Covelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covelman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Covelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Covelman in 1977 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covelman 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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