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Coverman Family History

Coverman 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: Hoverman, Overman, Coleman, Copeman, Moerman, Hoberman, Bowerman

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Where is the Coverman family from?

You can see how Coverman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coverman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coverman family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coverman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coverman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coverman 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 Coverman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coverman. 100% of Coverman men worked as a Taxi Driver and 100% of Coverman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coverman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Coverman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Coverman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Coverman. For the veterans among your Coverman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Coverman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coverman in 1952 was 39, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coverman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverman 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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