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Covi Family History

Covi 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: Cove, Cova, Covin, Corvi, Comi, Covil, Chi, Mori, Cott, Cai

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Where is the Covi family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covi. 39% of Covi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Covi women worked as a Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Tavern Keeper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Covi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Covi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covi 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Covi. 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 330 military records available for the last name Covi. For the veterans among your Covi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Covi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Covi in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covi 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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