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Coverdill Family History

Coverdill 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: Coverdell, Coverdale, Cordill, Averill, Cordell, Overall, Covell

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Where is the Coverdill family from?

You can see how Coverdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverdill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coverdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Coverdill families living in Warwickshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Coverdill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Coverdill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coverdill 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 Coverdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coverdill. 50% of Coverdill men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Coverdill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Coverdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverdill 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Coverdill. 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 191 military records available for the last name Coverdill. For the veterans among your Coverdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverdill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Coverdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coverdill in 1964 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coverdill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverdill 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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