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Coverton Family History

Coverton 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: Overton, Leverton, Wolverton, Covert, Everton, Caperton, Connerton

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Where is the Coverton family from?

You can see how Coverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coverton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Coverton families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Coverton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coverton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coverton 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 Coverton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coverton. 72% of Coverton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Coverton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coverton were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Coverton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Coverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverton 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Coverton. 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 Coverton. For the veterans among your Coverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Coverton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coverton in 1969 was 44, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverton 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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